Skimmers

Two skimmers have begun to show themselves around the Wetlands. They are the Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis) and the Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicollis). These two dragonfly species can be seen at nearly every pond or river in the state so there’s nothing unusual about their appearance. In fact, they’re two of the most common and familiar of all dragonfly species. What their appearance does do is mark the passing of the season. Most of the early season dragonflies have comeRead more