Bug FAQDingy Dusk-darter
Zyxomma petiolatum · Order: Odonata · Family: Libellulidae
Also called: Brown Dusk Hawk, Dingy Duskflyer, Long-tailed Duskdarter, Slender Duskdarter
The Dingy Dusk-darter is a medium-sized dragonfly with a chocolate-brown body and emerald-green eyes; females look like males. It is active at dusk and on overcast days, flying low over water to catch midges and mosquitoes.
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How to recognize it
Chocolate-brown body with emerald-green eyes; females resemble males.
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Size
Medium-sized dragonfly.
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What it eats
Flies low over water in the evening, hunting midges and mosquitoes.
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Life cycle
Primarily active at twilight but may also be seen on overcast days.
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When you see it
Active in the evening and on overcast days.
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Questions people ask
When are Dingy Dusk-darters most active?
They are most active at dusk and can also be seen on overcast days.
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What do they eat?
They hunt midges and mosquitoes, flying low over water in the evening.
Source: Wikipedia
What do they look like?
They are medium-sized, chocolate-brown dragonflies with emerald-green eyes; females look like males.
Source: Wikipedia
Same family (Libellulidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zyxomma_petiolatum
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