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Celithemis eponina, the Halloween pennant, is a dragonfly of the skimmer family Libellulidae native to eastern North America, ranging from southern Canada to Florida and west to the Great Plains. It is named for its orange-and-black wing markings, which suggest the colors associated with Halloween....
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Distinctive orange patterned wings, photogenic perching, and memorable naming make it a perennial favorite.
Scoring methodology*Celithemis ornata*, commonly known as the ornate pennant, is a dragonfly belonging to the Libellulidae family. It’s notable for its strikingly detailed wing patterns, primarily found in southeastern wetlands and marshes across the United States. This species provides valuable insight into wetland e...
The Calico Pennant (*Celithemis elisa*) is a distinctive dragonfly species found primarily in North America. It’s notable for its vibrant spotted wings, characteristic of the Libellulidae family. These dragonflies are commonly observed near ponds and aquatic habitats. They are frequently studied by...
The Halloween Pennant (*Celithemis eponina*) is a Libellulid dragonfly native to North America. Its striking orange and brown coloration, resembling autumn leaves, makes it easily identifiable. This species is notable for its unique "wind-percher" behavior, often seen resting on vegetation with wing...
The Red-tailed Pennant is a New World dragonfly notable for the vivid reddish-orange coloration on the male's abdomen, frequently sighted near marshes in South America.
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Vivid reddish abdomen and poised pennant profile are attractive, though less iconic than leading pennant species.
Scoring methodologyThe Four-spotted Pennant (Brachymesia gravida) is a medium-sized dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is endemic to the southeastern United States, with a range extending along the Atlantic and Gulf coastal plains. The species is readily identified by the prominent dark black or brown spots loca...
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Prominent wing spots and regional endemism generate interest, balanced by a relatively restricted audience.
Scoring methodologyMartha's Pennant (Celithemis martha) is a species of dragonfly belonging to the skimmer family, Libellulidae. It is native to the eastern regions of North America and is frequently observed near ponds, marshes, and slow-moving freshwater streams. The insect is distinguished by the intricate, dark br...
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Delicate pennant admired for intricate wing patterning and attractive perching poses; small size and regional range modestly limit prominence.
Scoring methodologyThe red-veined pennant, Celithemis bertha, is a North American skimmer dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. Its common name refers to the red veins visible in the wings of mature males, a field mark that helps distinguish it from other pennant dragonflies. Females and immature males can show differ...
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Prominent red wing veins and photogenic perching provide clear visual distinction, earning solid enthusiast approval without top-tier rarity.
Scoring methodologyThe Marl Pennant (Macrodiplax balteata) is a dragonfly species belonging to the skimmer family Libellulidae. It is notable for its strong association with alkaline and marl lakes, a highly specific habitat preference that influences its geographic distribution. The species ranges from southern Texas...
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Unusual alkaline lake specialization carries scientific interest, but modest coloration and limited familiarity reduce popular appeal.
Scoring methodologyThe Double-ringed Pennant is a slender dragonfly species recognized by the unique paired dark bands on its abdomen, typically found near warm marshy ponds.
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Elegant proportions and unusual paired abdominal rings offer clear identification appeal, though limited documentation restricts established reputation.
Scoring methodologyThe Tawny pennant, scientifically known as Brachymesia herbida, is a dragonfly species belonging to the Libellulidae family. It is widely distributed throughout the Americas, with populations ranging from the southern United States and the Caribbean down to parts of South America. The species is ide...
The red-veined pennant (Celithemis bertha) is a species of dragonfly in the skimmer family, Libellulidae, native to the southeastern United States. It is typically found in coastal plain habitats near ponds, marshes, and sluggish streams where it breeds. Adult males are distinguished by the conspicu...
The Elfin Skimmer (Nannothemis bella) is a small dragonfly in the skimmer family, Libellulidae, and is recognized as the smallest dragonfly species native to North America. Described by Hermann August Hagen in 1861, it is the sole member of its genus. This species relies on specialized habitats and...
The marl pennant (Macrodiplax balteata) is a dragonfly in the skimmer family Libellulidae found in warm coastal areas of the Americas, including the southern United States, the Caribbean, and parts of Central and South America. It is associated with shallow ponds, marshes, and other waters that may...
Celithemis martha, commonly called Martha's pennant, is a dragonfly in the skimmer family Libellulidae. It occurs in eastern North America and is associated with ponds, lakes, marshes, and other still or slow-water habitats, especially within the Atlantic coastal plain. Adults have patterned wings a...
The Red-tailed Pennant (Brachymesia furcata) is a medium-sized dragonfly species belonging to the family Libellulidae. First described by entomologist Hermann August Hagen in 1861, it is found throughout the Americas from the southern United States to Argentina, typically inhabiting ponds and marshe...
The Four-spotted Pennant, Brachymesia gravida, is a skimmer dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It occurs across the southern United States and extends through parts of Central America and the Caribbean. The species is recognized by a dark spot near the middle of each wing, producing four prominen...
The Double-ringed Pennant, Celithemis verna, is a skimmer dragonfly in the family Libellulidae and one of the pennants found in North America. It is a relatively small species of still-water habitats, including ponds, marshes, and lake margins, and is most often associated with the eastern part of t...
Amanda's Pennant, Celithemis amanda, is a dragonfly in the family Libellulidae native to the coastal plain of the southeastern United States. It is associated with ponds, marshes, and other quiet freshwater habitats, where adults perch on vegetation and make short patrol flights. The species belongs...
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