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Tramea lacerata, commonly known as the black saddlebags, is a species of dragonfly in the skimmer family Libellulidae, first described by Hermann August Hagen in 1861. The species is native to North America, ranging across the United States, southern Canada, and parts of Mexico. It is distinguished by broad, dark patches at the base of its hindwings, which give it its common name. These dragonflies are often observed flying over open fields, ponds, and marshes.
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Why is Tramea lacerata called the black saddlebags?
Tramea lacerata is called the black saddlebags because of the distinctive broad, dark black patches at the base of its hindwings, which resemble saddlebags when the dragonfly is in flight. This markings pattern is the most reliable field-identification feature for the species.
Where is Tramea lacerata native to?
The black saddlebags is native to North America, ranging across the United States, southern Canada, and parts of Mexico. It is a highly migratory species, with individuals sometimes traveling in large swarms during seasonal movements.
What family does the black saddlebags dragonfly belong to?
Tramea lacerata belongs to the family Libellulidae, the largest and most diverse family of dragonflies, commonly known as skimmers. The genus Tramea includes several other saddlebags species found worldwide.
Who first described Tramea lacerata?
Tramea lacerata was first described by the entomologist Hermann August Hagen in 1861. Hagen was a prominent German-American entomologist who made significant contributions to the study of Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies).
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