Connecticut Audubon Society: More odonates from Trout Brook Valley

Monday, June 18, 2012

More odonates from Trout Brook Valley

Here are some more odonates I have seen and/or netted at the Trout Brook Valley Conservation Area of the Aspetuck Land Trust in the last week.

Swamp Darner female, one of several

Stream Cruiser male patrolling, you guessed it, a stream

Widow Skimmer female

Harlequin Darner males, both "netted" because they landed on me!

Delta-spotted Spiketail

Eastern Red Damsel female

Dusky Clubtail female

Prince Baskettail record shot, tough to photograph or net!

Tule Bluet male

Violet Dancer

Twin-spotted Spiketail, my highlight netting of the week

The twin spots

We are now up to 32 species with hopefully many more to come!

Scott Kruitbosch

Conservation Technician

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Connecticut Audubon Society conserves Connecticut’s environment through science-based education and advocacy focused on the state’s bird populations and habitats. Founded in 1898, Connecticut Audubon Society operates nature facilities in Fairfield, Milford, Glastonbury and Pomfret as well as an EcoTravel office in Essex and an Environmental Advocacy program in Hartford. Connecticut Audubon Society manages 19 wildlife sanctuaries around the state, preserves over 2,600 acres of open space in Connecticut and educates over 200,000 children and adults annually. Working exclusively in the state of Connecticut for over 100 years, Connecticut Audubon Society is an independent organization, not affiliated with any national or governmental group.