description Leucorrhinia intacta Overview
Leucorrhinia intacta, commonly known as the dot-tailed whiteface, is a dragonfly species found across temperate regions of North America. It belongs to the family Libellulidae, the largest dragonfly family globally. The species is characterized by the distinctive white face and dark spot on the abdomen that gives it its common name. Dot-tailed whitefaces are typically found around ponds, marshes, and other still-water habitats.
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What does the dot-tailed whiteface dragonfly look like?
Leucorrhinia intacta, or the dot-tailed whiteface, is a small dragonfly characterized by a black body and a distinct, single yellow spot on the top of its abdomen. Both sexes also feature distinctive white faces, which give the species its common name.
Where can you find Leucorrhinia intacta?
The dot-tailed whiteface is widely distributed across the northern United States and temperate regions of Canada. They favor stagnant or slow-moving waters like marshes, ponds, and bogs.
Who is credited with describing Leucorrhinia intacta?
The species was described by the entomologist Hermann Hagen in 1861. Hagen's 19th-century work heavily cataloged the libellulid dragonflies of North America.
How does Leucorrhinia intacta hunt?
These dragonflies are relatively docile and often perch low on aquatic vegetation or twigs to wait for passing prey. They are known to make short, quick flights to snatch small insects before returning to the exact same perch.
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