Spot-winged Glider is one of at least five major species of dragonflies known to be migratory in North America. One field marker most migratory dragonflies have in common: broad hindwings.
The very broad hindwings represent an important adaptation for gliding, … Source Credit: Paulson, Dennis (2011-12-19). Dragonflies and Damselflies of the East (Princeton Field Guides) (Kindle Locations 11276-11277). Princeton University Press. Kindle Edition.
The following gallery of photographs shows a Spot-winged Glider dragonfly (Pantala hymenaea) spotted along the Hike-Bike Trail at Huntley Meadows Park. This individual is a female.
15 JUL 2016 | Huntley Meadows Park | Spot-winged Glider (female)
15 JUL 2016 | Huntley Meadows Park | Spot-winged Glider (female)
15 JUL 2016 | Huntley Meadows Park | Spot-winged Glider (female)
Related Resources: Digital Dragonflies, presenting high-resolution digital scans of living dragonflies.
- Genus Pantala | Pantala hymenaea | Spot-winged Glider | male | top view
- Genus Pantala | Pantala hymenaea | Spot-winged Glider | male | side view
- Genus Pantala | Pantala hymenaea | Spot-winged Glider | female | top view
- Genus Pantala | Pantala hymenaea | Spot-winged Glider | female | side view
See interactive three-dimensional (3-D) virtual imagery of the five migratory dragonflies, including Spot-winged Glider, provided by the Migratory Dragonfly Partnership.
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Tags: female, Hike-Bike Trail, Huntley Meadows Park, Pantala hymenaea, Rainpool Gliders (Genus Pantala), Skimmer Family, Spot-winged Glider dragonfly, wildlife photography
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