Photo: Common Baskettail, Judy Gallagher
We are pleased to announce the winner of last week’s Monday Nature Mystery, Diane Ames!
Congratulations to Diane for correctly identifying the Common Baskettail dragonfly (Epitheca cynosura)!
Last Week's mystery: Common Baskettail Dragonfly. Photo: Judy Gallagher
According to Dragonflies of Northern Virginia, this species can be found in the Spring near sunny streams or high above clearings. This is a small dragonfly, about 1.6” or 38-43mm. Both males and females have distinctive tan markings on their thorax and abdomen.
Each Monday we’ll post a new mystery and identify the previous week’s winner. They’ll receive an ASNV hat or tote bag.
Here is this week’s mystery:
This bird species is an early migrator who breeds in our region. Do you know who it is?
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Monday Nature Mystery: Who is this? Photo: Leslie Scopes Anderson