description Epitheca semiaquea Overview
Epitheca semiaquea, commonly called the Mantled Baskettail, is a dragonfly species in the family Corduliidae, a group often known as emeralds. It is native to parts of the eastern United States and is associated with ponds, lakes, and other still or slow-moving freshwater habitats. Hermann Burmeister formally described the species in 1839, and its aquatic larvae develop before the adults emerge as flying predators.
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What is Epitheca semiaquea?
Epitheca semiaquea is a dragonfly commonly called the Mantled Baskettail. It belongs to the family Corduliidae, often known as the emeralds.
Where does the Mantled Baskettail live?
Epitheca semiaquea is native to parts of the eastern United States. It is associated with ponds, lakes, and other still or slow-moving freshwater habitats.
Is Epitheca semiaquea a damselfly?
No. Epitheca semiaquea is a dragonfly in the family Corduliidae. Dragonflies and damselflies are both odonates, but they are separate groups.
What habitats should you look for when searching for Epitheca semiaquea?
Look near ponds, lakes, and slow-moving freshwater. These still or gently flowing habitats are associated with the species in the eastern United States.
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