Dot-winged baskettail
The dot-winged baskettail is a dragonfly of the family Corduliidae.
Their flight season extends from January to July, slightly later than the other baskettails.
The easiest specimens to identify are those with the characteristic spots on the hindwing that give the species its name.
Individuals without these spots are difficult to distinguish from the other species in this genus.
The caudal appendages differ between the species and
can be compared with known drawings or close-up photos.Etymology
The scientific name, petechialis, means spots. Thus, the scientific and common names both refer to the
spots that appear on many, but not all, of the individuals.
