Dragonflies and Damselflies (Odonata) of Georgia, the southeastern U.S., and beyond 

 
 

In these pages you will find images, individual and comparative county-based maps, and summary information on the current status of Georgia dragonflies and damselflies (Odonata).

Currently 176 species of odonates have been documented in the state, 53 damselflies (Zygoptera) and 123 dragonflies (Anisoptera).


The following publication was key in the initial development of this site: Mauffray, B. and G. Beaton. 2005. The Distribution of Dragonflies and Damselflies (Odonata) in Georgia. Bulletin of American Odonatology 9:2. All new county records are documented via specimen, exuvia, nymph, or photograph and are maintained in a state-level database. Unless otherwise noted, all photographs are from Georgia.


Although the primary purpose of this site is to present information about southeastern odonata, there is also a selection of images from locations in other parts of the country and the world.

                                                                                                   

Marion M. Dobbs




                                      
        

 

Halloween Pennant (Celithemis eponina) @mmd 2012

Georgia checklists

  1. •Damselflies (Zygoptera)

  2. •Dragonflies (Anisoptera)


Images and distribution maps

  1. •Broad-winged damsels  (Calopterygidae)

  2. •Spreadwings (Lestidae)

  3. •Pond damsels (Coenagrionidae)

  4. •Petaltails (Petaluridae)

  5. •Darners (Aeshhnidae)

  6. •Clubtails (Gomphidae)

  7. •Spiketails (Cordulegastridae)

  8. •Cruisers (Macromiidae)

  9. •Emeralds (Corduliidae)

  10. •Skimmers (Libellulidae)


Totals

  1. •Species/county

  2. •Counties/species


Behavior

  1. •Emergence

  2. •Other


Other resources

  1. •Georgia maps

  2. •Other images

  3. •    USA

  4. •    Mexico

  5. •    Thailand

  6. •Links

All images copyrighted marion m dobbs 2013 and may not be reproduced without permission

Featured Photos:

Stylurus scudderi (Zebra Clubtail). This species was definitely the find of the 2012 season. Steve Krotzer confirmed that nymphs I'd dug up at a stream in Fannin Co. were indeed Zebras, and he, Giff Beaton, and I made several lengthy visits there singly and in pairs during the flight season and managed with great difficulty to capture a few photos but no specimens. Very rare in Georgia, the last adult sighting was almost 100 yrs ago.

Email me at spreadwing@mac.com