Bug FAQDingy Dusk-darter
Zyxomma petiolatum · Order: Odonata · Family: Libellulidae
Also called: Brown Dusk Hawk, Dingy Duskflyer, Long-tailed Duskdarter, Slender Duskdarter
The Dingy Dusk-darter is a medium-sized dragonfly with chocolate-brown body and emerald-green eyes.
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How to recognize it
It has a chocolate-brown body and bright emerald-green eyes.
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Size
It is a medium-sized dragonfly.
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Where it lives
During the day it rests among vegetation and can be hard to spot.
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What it eats
In the evening it flies low over water, catching midges and mosquitoes.
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Life cycle
It is mainly active at twilight but may also be seen on overcast days.
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When you see it
Its activity peaks at dusk and can continue during cloudy weather.
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Questions people ask
When are Dingy Dusk-darters active?
They are most active at dusk and may also be seen on overcast days.
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What do Dingy Dusk-darters eat?
They hunt midges and mosquitoes, flying low over water bodies.
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What is their typical size and colour?
They are medium-sized with a chocolate-brown body and emerald-green eyes.
Source: Wikipedia
Same family (Libellulidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zyxomma_petiolatum
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