Mayan Setwing, Dythemis maya, at Muleshoe Ranch, Cochise, AZ: new late flying date for the state
October 19, 2013
Species: Mayan Setwing
Location: Muleshoe Ranch: Bass Canyon
The Mayan Setwing in Arizona is a rare species found for the most part along the Mexican border in Cochise, Graham, and Santa Cruz counties, plus one recent (2013) record in Pima county.
At least five males were present in Hot Springs Canyon, Muleshoe Ranch, Cochise Co., on 19 October 2013. This observation extends the known flying period of the species in the state by approximately one week. Four males seen that day are shown below.
Mayan Setwing, Male 1, Hot Springs Canyon (Muleshoe Ranch), Cochise, AZ, 19 October 2013.
Mayan Setwing, Male 2, Hot Springs Canyon (Muleshoe Ranch), Cochise, AZ, 19 October 2013.
Mayan Setwing, Male 3, Hot Springs Canyon (Muleshoe Ranch), Cochise, AZ, 19 October 2013.
Mayan Setwing, Male 4, Hot Springs Canyon (Muleshoe Ranch), Cochise, AZ, 19 October 2013.