Williamsonia fletcheri
The ebony boghaunter or Fletcher's dragonfly (Williamsonia fletcheri) is a species of dragonfly in the family Corduliidae. It is found in Canada and the United States. Its natural habitat is swamps and bogs.[1]
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| Genus: | Williamsonia |
| Species: | W. fletcheri |
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| Williamsonia fletcheri Williamson, 1923 | |
As the name suggests, its body is entirely black or dark-brown, except for its green eyes.[1]
It is classified as "endangered" in Massachusetts.[2]
References
- Mead, Kurt. (2009). Dragonflies of the North Woods. Second Edition. Duluth, MN:Kollath+Stensaas.
- Ebony Boghaunter, Mass. Division of Fisheries and Wildlife
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