description Sepia Baskettail Overview
The Sepia Baskettail (Epitheca sepia) is a North American dragonfly in the family Corduliidae, the group commonly called emeralds. It belongs to the baskettail group, whose name refers to the basket-like mass of eggs that a female may carry at the end of her abdomen before releasing them into water. The scientific name in the current entry, Epitheca petechialis, belongs instead to the distinct dot-winged baskettail.
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What is the Sepia Baskettail's scientific name?
The Sepia Baskettail is scientifically named Epitheca sepia. It is a North American dragonfly in the family Corduliidae.
Why are Sepia Baskettails called baskettails?
The name refers to the basket-like mass of eggs that a female may carry at the end of her abdomen. She releases the eggs later as part of reproduction.
What family does the Sepia Baskettail belong to?
Epitheca sepia belongs to the family Corduliidae, commonly known as the emeralds. It is also part of the baskettail group within that dragonfly family.
Where is the Sepia Baskettail found?
The Sepia Baskettail is a North American dragonfly. The supplied identification does not specify a single state or province, so its exact range should be checked against a regional field guide.
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