Calico Pennant (Celithemis elisa)

Calico Pennant (Celithemis elisa)

Males have red heart-shaped spots on their abdomen.

Chatham Co., NC 5/6/2012.

Calico Pennant (Celithemis elisa)

In females the heart-shaped spots are yellow.

Green Swamp, Brunswick Co., NC 5/15/04.

Calico Pennant (Celithemis elisa)

Orange Co., NC 6/15/06.

Sandhills Game Lands, Scotland Co. NC 6/6/03.

Raven Rock State Park, Harnett Co., NC 7/30/02.

Calico Pennant (Celithemis elisa)

Orange Co., NC 6/15/06.

All photographs and text ©2013 by Will Cook unless otherwise noted.