Eastern Amberwings

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwings (male)

                                                               

Eastern Amberwings  (Perithemis tenera)

 

Length:

 

About 1 inch

 

Breeding habitat:

 

Ponds, lakes, and other permanent still water

 

Adult habitat:

 

On aquatic vegetation

 

Where they may be observed:    

 

Gold Key Lake, Shohola Lake, Lake Lacawac, Conashaugh Lake

 

Interesting facts:

 

Smallest dragonfly in Pennsylvania.