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Cruisers (Macromiidae)

Illinois River Cruiser

Macromia illinoiensis

DESCRIPTION: This Cruiser is quite easy to distinguish from most other dragonflies. It is almost entirely black, with a single yellow dorsal stripe and a prominent yellow spot at the beginning of its club. Its eyes are bright green.

BEHAVIOUR/ABUNDANCE: We see Illinois River Cruisers occasionally, most often patrolling low over a shaded river. Occasionally they can be seen in more open areas and even in swarms.

 

 

 

Dragonflies and Damselflies (Odonates)

Clubtails

Damselflies

Darners

Emeralds

Jewelwings

Skimmers

Spiketails

Spreadwings

 

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Hawthorne Valley - Farmscape Ecology Program

1075 Harlemville Road - Ghent, NY 12075 - Phone: (518)-672-7994 - fep@hawthornevalleyfarm.org

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