hulio
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Post by hulio on Jan 14, 2014 17:53:21 GMT -8
Hey, I saw one darner and one meadowhawk I'd like to identify more exactly. These were taken by some wetlands in southeast British Columbia. Thanks in advance for any help!!
Meadowhawk:
Darner:
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Post by boghaunter1 on Jan 15, 2014 9:12:32 GMT -8
Possible i.d's: 1st video - male Striped Meadowhawk (Sympetrum pallipes)
2nd video - male Variable Darner (Aeshna interrupta)
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I.D. #2 is very tentative as there are 4-5 Aeshna spp. that look similar... shape of the markings on the sides of the thorax are very diagnostic...
John K.
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hulio
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Post by hulio on Jan 16, 2014 13:34:59 GMT -8
Thank you! I feel pretty good about the striped meadowhawk being correct.
For the darner I think either:
Aeshna eremita (lake darner)
Aeshna interrupta (variable darner)
Aeshna canadensis (Canada darner)
I don't know if there is anything in the video that can narrow them down further. Thank you again!
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Post by boghaunter1 on Jan 17, 2014 8:17:55 GMT -8
What dates were the videos taken & where in S.E. B.C.?
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hulio
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Post by hulio on Feb 9, 2014 12:25:06 GMT -8
What dates were the videos taken & where in S.E. B.C.? Sorry for a very delayed response! The videos were taken in mid to late April near the wetlands of Creston BC. Thanks for your replies!! |
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