Dragonflies

Greenbrook Dragonflies

Sherry Felix2 Comments

We saw a hummingbird, osprey, and red-tailed hawks (one was a light orange). The lake is only a puddle now so no ducks or other birds. There are lots of dragonflies.

Slaty Skimmer (Libellula incesta), Greenbrook, NJ 7/20/2026
Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis), Greenbrook, NJ 7/20/2026
Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis), Greenbrook, NJ 7/20/2026
Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis), Greenbrook, NJ 7/20/2026

WPR Odonates

Sherry Felix8 Comments

These are slightly easier to identify than skippers.

A large black dragonfly with iridescent wings rests on a wooden branch above calm water, surrounded by green foliage.
Ebony Jewelwing (caloteryx muculata), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A dragonfly perched on a green leaf above shimmering water, showcasing its iridescent black wings and blue body.
Ebony Jewelwing (caloteryx muculata), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A striking damselfly perched on a wooden branch over water, showcasing iridescent blue-green coloration and dark wings.
Ebony Jewelwing (caloteryx muculata), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A serene water scene featuring dragonflies resting on floating vegetation, surrounded by reflective water and natural greenery.
Ebony Jewelwing (caloteryx muculata), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
Close-up view of a slender dragonfly resting on a rocky surface.
Blue-fronted Dancer (Argia apicalis), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A dragonfly perched on a rocky surface, showcasing its intricate wings and body.
Common Whitetail (Libellula lydia), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A close-up of a dragonfly perched on a twig, captured in a vibrant green and blurred natural background.
Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A close-up of a dragonfly with striking yellow and black patterned wings, perched on a thin twig against a blurred green background.
Halloween Pennant (Celithemis eponia), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025

Pine Barrens Odonates

Sherry Felix6 Comments

A few dragonflies that I found in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey.

A dragonfly perched on small white flowers surrounded by green foliage.
Common Baskettail (Epitheca cynosura) on Sand Myrtle (Kalmia buxifolia), Warren Grove, Barnegat NJ 5/3/2025
A close-up of a dragonfly resting on dry leaves, with visible textures of the foliage in the background.
Blue Corporal (Libekkula deplanata), Tuckahoe WM, Woodbine NJ 5/3/2025
Close-up of a dragonfly resting on dried leaves, showcasing its translucent wings and intricate body details.
Lancet Clubtail (Gomphus exilis), Tuckahoe WM, Woodbine NJ 5/3/2025
A close-up of a dragonfly resting on a rock, surrounded by small stones and grass.
Blue Corporal (Libekkula deplanata), Lizardtail Swamp Preserve, Cape May Township NJ 5/3/2025
A close-up of a blue dragonfly resting on dry leaves and soil.
Blue Corporal (Libekkula deplanata), Lizardtail Swamp Preserve, Cape May Township NJ 5/3/2025
A close-up image of a small bird in flight, showcasing its vibrant colors amidst a blurred green background.
Painted Skimmer (Libellula semifasciata), Lizardtail Swamp Preserve, Cape May Township NJ 5/3/2025

Greenbrook Dragonflies

Sherry Felix5 Comments

A few odonates.

Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis), Greenwood 7/1/2024
Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis), Greenwood 7/1/2024
Eastern Amberwing (Perithemis tenera), Greenwood 7/1/2024
Skimming Bluet (Enallagma geminatum), Greenwood 7/1/2024
Skimming Bluet (Enallagma geminatum), Greenwood 7/1/2024

Ward Pound Ridge Insects and

Sherry Felix8 Comments

Second post in this series. We watched the Ebony Jewelwings mate and lay eggs. Some I have never seen like the mole cricket.

Aurora Damsel (Chromargion conditum), Ward Pound Ridge 6/8/2024
Spangled Skimmer (Libellula cyannea), Ward Pound Ridge 6/8/2024
Black-shouldered Spinyleg (Dromogomphus spinosus), Ward Pound Ridge 6/8/2024
Fragile Forktail (Ischnura posita), Ward Pound Ridge 6/8/2024
Ebony Jewelwing (caloteryx muculata), Ward Pound Ridge 6/8/2024
Ebony Jewelwing (caloteryx muculata), Ward Pound Ridge 6/8/2024
Northern Mole Cricket (Neocurtilla sp.), Ward Pound Ridge 6/8/2024
Damsel Bugs (Namidae), Ward Pound Ridge 6/8/2024
Grasshopper Cricket Katydid (Orthoptera), Ward Pound Ridge 6/8/2024
Red Milkweed Beetle (Tetraopes tetraophthalmus), Ward Pound Ridge 6/8/2024
Fourlined Plant Bug (Poecilocapsus lineatus), Ward Pound Ridge 6/8/2024
American Toad (Bufo Americanus), Ward Pound Ridge 6/8/2024
Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias), Ward Pound Ridge 6/8/2024

Ward Pond Ridge Fauna

Sherry Felix6 Comments

As we drove in I noticed a box turtle by the side of the road. We moved it away form the road. I hope it was in the right direction for it.

Box Turtle (Terrapene), Ward Pound Ridge 6/10/2023
Ant Bug (Alydus eurinus), Ward Pound Ridge 6/10/2023
Short-Horned Grasshoppers (Acrididae), Ward Pound Ridge 6/10/2023
Harvestman (Opiliones), Ward Pound Ridge 6/10/2023
Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle (Harmonia axyridis), Ward Pound Ridge 6/10/2023
Common Baskettail (Epitheca cynosura), Ward Pound Ridge 6/10/2023
Common Whitetail (Libellula lydia), Ward Pound Ridge 6/10/2023
Organ Pipe Mud Dauber (Trypoxylon politum), Ward Pound Ridge 6/10/2023
Sweat Bee (Agapostemon), Ward Pound Ridge 6/10/2023
Hover Fly (Toxomerus marginatus), Ward Pound Ridge 6/10/2023

Ward Pound Ridge Insects

Sherry Felix12 Comments

We went to Ward Pound Ridge in Westchester County, New York last weekend during a heatwave. Most critters were hiding away form the heat.

  • Common Whitetail (Libellula lydia), Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Aurora Damsel (Chromargion conditum), Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Zabulon Skipper (Poanes zabulon), Ward Pond Ridge 6/6/2021
    Zabulon Skipper (Poanes zabulon), Ward Pond Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Zabulon Skipper (Poanes zabulon), Ward Pond Ridge 6/6/2021
    Zabulon Skipper (Poanes zabulon), Ward Pond Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Question Mark (Polygonia interrogationis), Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Question Mark (Polygonia interrogationis), Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Hobomok Skipper (Poanes hobomok), Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Morbid Owlet Moth (Chrytolita morbidalis), Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • White-spotted Sable (Anania funebris), Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Insect, Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Small cricket, Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021

    Forsythe Insects and Flowers

    Sherry Felix17 Comments

    Third of 3 posts from Friday, July 31.

    • Queen Ann’s Lace, E B Forsythe NWR 7/31/2020
    • Swamp Rose-mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos), E B Forsythe NWR 7/31/2020
    • Zabulon Skipper (Poanes zabulon), E B Forsythe NWR 7/31/2020
    • Clouded Sulphur (Colius philodice), E B Forsythe NWR 7/31/2020
    • E B Forsythe NWR 7/31/2020
    • E B Forsythe NWR 7/31/2020
    • Sand Fiddler Crab (Uca pugilator), E B Forsythe NWR 7/31/2020
    • Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina), E B Forsythe NWR 7/31/2020
    • Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus), E B Forsythe NWR 7/31/2020