Dragonflies

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

    Insects and more at WPR

    Sherry Felix17 Comments

    We drove two friends to Ward Pond Ridge, Westchester County, New York yesterday. It was too hot to walk much. We enjoyed a picnic by Cross River. There were butterflies, dragonflies, other insects, and one snake up a tree. It was resting after having just shed its skin.

    • Ebony Jewelwing (caloteryx muculata), Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Common Baskettail (Epitheca cynosura), Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Common Whitetail (Libellula lydia), Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Eastern Tailed-Blue (Cupido comyntas), Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Eastern Tailed-Blue (Cupido comyntas), Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020 (excuse focus)
    • Spicebush Swallowtail (Papilio troilus), Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Little Wood Satyr (Hermeuptychia hermes), Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Appalachian Brown (Satyrodes appalachia), Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Dun Skipper (Euphyes vestris), Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Crossline Skipper (Polites origenes), Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Pearl Crescent (Phyciodes tharos), Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Small Bee-like Fly (Toxomerus marginatus), Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica), Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Black Rat Snake (Pantherophis obsoletus)?, Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Common Mullein (Verbascum thapsus), Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Meadow at Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Meadow at Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Berries at Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica), Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Cross River, Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Cross River, Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Covered bridge, Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Covered bridge, Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020