Eastern Amberwing, Perithemis tenera: Highest elevation to date in Arizona

July 28, 2019

The Eastern Amberwing reaches the western end of its distribution in Arizona, where it is found at a few locations in the southeast quarter of the state (Odonata Central) and at altitudes not exceeding 1,750 m (Bailowitz et al., 2015). On 28 July 2019 several individuals (two males shown below) were observed at Point of Pines Lake (http://azdragonfly.org/locations/point-pines-lake). This represents a new location for the species in Arizona and the highest elevation (1,907 m) where it has been recorded to date in the state.

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    Eastern Amberwing, Male, Point of Pines Lake, Graham, AZ, 28 July 2019
  • News: Eastern Amberwing, <em>Perithemis tenera</em>: Highest elevation to date in Arizona
    Eastern Amberwing, Male, Point of Pines Lake, Graham, AZ, 28 July 2019