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Band-winged dragonlet

Band-winged dragonlet

Erythrodiplax umbrata

A species of Dragonlets

Erythrodiplax umbrata is a dragonfly species of the genus Erythrodiplax from the subfamily Sympetrinae. It occurs in Central and South America as well as in the South of North America. Their English trivial name is "band-winged dragonlet".

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Attributes of Band-winged dragonlet
Colors
Brown
Black
Green
Habitat
permanent and temporary marshy pond, pool and lake; forest
Adult Food Sources
Flying insects such as mosquitoes, flies, mayflies, small moths, other small flying arthropods
Larva Food Source
Aquatic insect larvae, small fish, tadpoles, zooplankton, other aquatic invertebrates
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
The Band-winged dragonlet is non-toxic and generally doesn't pose a risk to human health. No need for excessive worry.
Predatory
The Band-winged dragonlet typically preys on other arthropods and does not directly affect plants.
Biting animal or pet
Yes
Mouthparts Type
Chewing mouthparts
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Species Status of Band-winged dragonlet
It is found in the Caribbean Sea, Central America, North America, and South America. The population is stable.
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Distribution Area of Band-winged dragonlet
Caribbean Sea, Central America, North America, and South America
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Life Cycle of Band-winged dragonlet
Egg Deposited in or near water, the eggs of band-winged dragonlet are typically round and minute. Over time, they develop into naiads without significant change in form.
Naiad Upon hatching, the naiad band-winged dragonlet reside in water. These naiads are voracious, predatory and molt multiple times, growing incrementally without forming pupae.
Adult Emerging from the last molt, the adult band-winged dragonlet possesses long wings and an elongated body. The coloration brightens, size increases, and it transitions to an aerial lifestyle, seeking mates for reproduction.
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Adult Size of Band-winged dragonlet
4 - 4.5 cm
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Predators of Band-winged dragonlet Larvae
Aquatic insects, fishes, amphibians
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Scientific Classification of Band-winged dragonlet
Class
Bugs
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Order
Odes
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Family
Skimmers
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Youth Habitat of Band-winged dragonlet
Freshwater Habitats
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Adult Habitat of Band-winged dragonlet
Freshwater Habitats, Forests and Woodlands, Wetlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Urban and Suburban Areas
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Predators of Pests
Predators of Pests
Stage
Adults, Naiads
Purpose
Feed Itself
Band-winged dragonlet is a skillful hunter, both as a naiad and as an adult. In its naiad stage, it dwells in water and ambushes aquatic prey with its extendable lower lip. After metamorphosis, the adult hunts on the wing, using keen eyesight and agile flying to capture a variety of airborne insects, thus serving as a natural pest controller.
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