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The dragonflies and damselflies of Minnesota, United States.

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Check list for Dragonflies and Damselflies (Order Odonata)

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Slaty Skimmer (Libellula incesta)

Status: present / Native

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Great Blue Skimmer (Libellula vibrans)

Status: irregular

Accidental—not known to breed in Minnesota

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Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Widow Skimmer from Lake Saint Croix, Afton, MN, US on August 15, 2023 at 05:09 PM by Alaina Friedrich (View All) | 0 comments

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Four-spotted Skimmer (Libellula quadrimaculata)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Four-spotted Skimmer from SW Sixth Ave, Forest Lake, MN, US on September 6, 2023 at 07:11 PM by skowalski (View All) | 0 comments
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Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Twelve-spotted Skimmer from Englewood Ave, Saint Paul, MN, US on September 1, 2023 at 01:45 PM by Michelle Orcutt (View All) | 0 comments
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Halloween Pennant (Celithemis eponina)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Halloween Pennant from Blackhoof Township, MN, USA on October 10, 2023 at 01:15 PM by tIMM HEUIDHUI2EFRHUIRHIUR (View All) | 0 comments

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Calico Pennant (Celithemis elisa)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Calico Pennant from Cottage Grove, MN, USA on August 12, 2023 by kimcwren (View All) | 0 comments
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Saffron-winged Meadowhawk (Sympetrum costiferum)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Saffron-winged Meadowhawk from Hennepin County, MN, USA on October 7, 2023 at 10:05 AM by wildwestnature (View All) | 0 comments
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Black Meadowhawk (Sympetrum danae)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Black Meadowhawk from Lac Qui Parle County, MN, USA on September 23, 2023 at 12:04 PM by Matt Muir (View All) | 0 comments

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Cherry-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum internum)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Cherry-faced Meadowhawk from Lake County, MN, USA on August 2, 2023 at 02:22 PM by Charlie Pavlisich (View All) | 0 comments
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Red-veined Meadowhawk (Sympetrum madidum)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Red-veined Meadowhawk from Domaas, Minnesota, United States on July 28, 2014 at 03:25 PM by Scott King (View All) | 0 comments
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White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: White-faced Meadowhawk in September 2023 by blimlimlim (View All) | 0 comments

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Ruby Meadowhawk (Sympetrum rubicundulum)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Ruby Meadowhawk from Pipestone County, MN, USA on August 24, 2023 at 08:34 AM by Gabriel Yellowhawk (View All) | 0 comments
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Band-winged Meadowhawk (Sympetrum semicinctum)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Band-winged Meadowhawk from St Louis County, MN, USA on September 10, 2023 at 01:35 PM by dexternienhaus (View All) | 0 comments
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Variegated Meadowhawk (Sympetrum corruptum)

Migrant species

Last observation: Variegated Meadowhawk from Arden Hills, MN, USA on April 21, 2024 at 10:47 AM by mwsack (View All) | 0 comments

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Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Autumn Meadowhawk from Old Cedar Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA on October 23, 2023 at 12:47 PM by jldm (View All) | 0 comments
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Wandering Glider (Pantala flavescens)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Wandering Glider from Lind-Bohanon, Minneapolis, MN, USA on September 4, 2023 at 10:24 AM by kcarrol2 (View All) | 0 comments
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Spot-winged Glider (Pantala hymenaea)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Spot-winged Glider from Blue Mounds State Park, Luverne, MN, US on June 21, 2023 at 03:05 PM by Mathew Zappa (View All) | 0 comments

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Red Saddlebags (Tramea onusta)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Red Saddlebags from Saco Farm, Steele County, MN, USA on September 3, 2023 at 10:29 AM by PaulS (View All) | 0 comments
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Striped Saddlebags (Tramea darwini)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Striped Saddlebags from 9551 Old Cedar Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55425 on September 13, 2023 at 02:00 PM by Bob Metzger (View All) | 0 comments
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Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Black Saddlebags from Howe, Minneapolis, MN 55406, USA on October 3, 2023 at 01:57 PM by Bob Payton (View All) | 0 comments

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Carolina Saddlebags (Tramea carolina)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Carolina Saddlebags from Ixonia Ave, Lakeville, MN, US on May 17, 2022 at 04:03 PM by Matthew Thompson (View All) | 0 comments
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Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Eastern Pondhawk from Cottage Grove, MN, USA on August 22, 2023 at 06:34 PM by ariellopezpics (View All) | 0 comments
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Frosted Whiteface (Leucorrhinia frigida)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Frosted Whiteface from Alborn-Pengilly Trail, Meadowlands, MN, US on August 5, 2023 at 03:45 PM by kcarrol2 (View All) | 0 comments

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Crimson-ringed Whiteface (Leucorrhinia glacialis)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Crimson-ringed Whiteface from East Cook, MN, USA on July 28, 2023 at 03:02 PM by Lincoln Durey (View All) | 0 comments
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Hudsonian Whiteface (Leucorrhinia hudsonica)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Hudsonian Whiteface from Lake County, MN, USA on June 21, 2023 at 02:07 PM by kcarrol2 (View All) | 0 comments
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Dot-tailed Whiteface (Leucorrhinia intacta)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Dot-tailed Whiteface from Carver County, MN, USA on July 20, 2023 at 03:57 PM by Ben Horstmann (View All) | 0 comments

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Belted Whiteface (Leucorrhinia proxima)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Belted Whiteface from Superior National Forest, Ely, MN, US on August 1, 2023 at 10:53 AM by kcarrol2 (View All) | 0 comments
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Chalk-fronted Corporal (Ladona julia)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Chalk-fronted Corporal from Superior National Forest, Ely, MN, US on August 3, 2023 at 04:19 PM by kcarrol2 (View All) | 0 comments
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Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Blue Dasher from Minneapolis, MN 55432, USA on December 19, 2023 at 09:15 AM by Nathan O. (View All) | 0 comments

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Eastern Amberwing (Perithemis tenera)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Eastern Amberwing from Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis, MN 55407, USA on September 1, 2023 at 03:54 PM by Liren Varghese (View All) | 0 comments
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Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Common Whitetail from Golden Valley, MN, USA on August 10, 2023 at 10:13 AM by swanlefitte (View All) | 0 comments
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Elfin Skimmer (Nannothemis bella)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Elfin Skimmer from Superior National Forest, Finland, MN, US on July 13, 2018 at 09:02 AM by nmoorhatch (View All) | 0 comments

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American Emerald (Cordulia shurtleffii)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: American Emerald from Finland, MN 55603, USA on July 21, 2023 at 07:41 AM by kcarrol2 (View All) | 0 comments
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Racket-tailed Emerald (Dorocordulia libera)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Racket-tailed Emerald from Kathio Township, MN, USA on July 8, 2023 at 12:33 PM by Ian Meisner (View All) | 0 comments
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Beaverpond Baskettail (Epitheca canis)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Beaverpond Baskettail from Superior National Forest, Ely, MN, US on June 21, 2023 at 09:03 PM by corvidologist (View All) | 0 comments

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Common Baskettail (Epitheca cynosura)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Common Baskettail from Superior National Forest, Ely, MN, US on July 10, 2023 at 07:19 PM by hscott152 (View All) | 0 comments
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Prince Baskettail (Epitheca princeps)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Prince Baskettail from Houston County, MN, USA on August 20, 2023 at 10:34 AM by kcarrol2 (View All) | 0 comments
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Spiny Baskettail (Epitheca spinigera)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Spiny Baskettail from East Cook, MN, USA on July 28, 2023 at 02:51 PM by Lincoln Durey (View All) | 0 comments

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Smoky Shadowdragon (Neurocordulia molesta)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Smoky Shadowdragon from Elm St SE & 22nd Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA on June 12, 2022 at 02:50 PM by tovenby (View All) | 0 comments
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Stygian Shadowdragon (Neurocordulia yamaskanensis)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Stygian Shadowdragon from East River Parkway, Saint Paul, MN, US on June 12, 2022 at 10:00 AM by Mathew Zappa (View All) | 0 comments
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Ringed Emerald (Somatochlora albicincta)

Status: present / Native

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Quebec Emerald (Somatochlora brevicincta)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Quebec Emerald in July 2018 by nmoorhatch (View All) | 0 comments
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Lake Emerald (Somatochlora cingulata)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Lake Emerald from Superior National Forest, Isabella, MN, US on July 31, 2018 at 10:37 AM by jason_haag (View All) | 0 comments
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Ski-tipped Emerald (Somatochlora elongata)

Status: present / Native

Last observation: Ski-tipped Emerald from Finland, MN 55603, USA on July 11, 2021 at 11:39 AM by Cathy Perkins (View All) | 0 comments

Source: This list is based upon survey work undertaken by members of the Minnesota Dragonfly Society (formerly Minnesota Odonata Survey Project) and confirmed records as listed at OdonataCentral.org (Link)

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Added by scottking on December 09, 2014

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