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Corduliidae - Green Eyed Skimmers, Emerald Dragonflies

The dragonflies in this family are large, usually between 1.5 and 3 inches in length. They have bright green eyes, and many species are black with metallic green or yellow markings.

Green-eyed skimmers and emerald dragonflies are found near wooded ponds and streams.

RINGED BOGHAUNTER

The ringed boghaunter (Williamsonia lintneri ) is one of the species in this family. It is found in Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Wisconsin, and New Hampshire. It is an endangered species in New Hampshire and Maine.

The ringed boghaunter is a little over an inch in length. It is black with yellow or orange rings on its abdomen. It has a yellow face and mouth and bright bluish-green eyes.

The ringed boghaunter is found in acidic bogs, fens, and wetlands with sphagnum (peat moss). It is one of the first dragonflies to appear in the spring. It is usually seen from late April to June.

  • The eastern hawk is found in Australia.
    Eastern Hawk
    (Austrocordulia refracta)
    The eastern hawk is found in Australia.
  • The downy emerald is found in northern Eurasia.
    Downy Emerald
    (Cordulia aenea)
    The downy emerald is found in northern Eurasia.
  • The American emerald is found from Alaska east across Canada to Labrador and south to California, Ohio, and Connecticut. It is found across New Hampshire in the late spring.
    American Emerald
    (Cordulia shurtleffii)
    The American emerald is found from Alaska east across Canada to Labrador and south to California, Ohio, and Connecticut. It is found across New Hampshire in the late spring.
  • The racket-tailed emerald is found in the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada. It is found across New Hampshire.
    Racket-Tailed Emerald
    (Dorocordulia libera)
    The racket-tailed emerald is found in the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada. It is found across New Hampshire.
  • The Eurasian baskettail is found in Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, and Ukraine.
    Eurasian Baskettail
    (Epitheca bimaculata)
    The Eurasian baskettail is found in Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, and Ukraine.
  • The common baskettail is found in eastern Canada and the eastern United States. It is found across New Hampshire.
    Common Baskettail
    (Epitheca cynosura)
    The common baskettail is found in eastern Canada and the eastern United States. It is found across New Hampshire.
  • The dot-winged baskettail is found in the mid-west from Nebraska to Texas.
    Dot-Winged Baskettail
    (Epitheca petechialis)
    The dot-winged baskettail is found in the mid-west from Nebraska to Texas.
  • The prince baskettail is found in the eastern United States and southeastern Canada. It is found across New Hampshire.
    Prince Baskettail
    (Epitheca princeps)
    The prince baskettail is found in the eastern United States and southeastern Canada. It is found across New Hampshire.
  • The sepia baskettail is found in southeastern U.S.
    Sepia Baskettail
    (Epitheca sepia)
    The sepia baskettail is found in southeastern U.S.
  • The spiny baskettail is found in the northern U.S. and southern Canada. It is found in New Hampshire in the Spring.
    Spiny Baskettail
    (Epitheca spinigera)
    The spiny baskettail is found in the northern U.S. and southern Canada. It is found in New Hampshire in the Spring.
  • The Florida baskettail is found in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
    Florida Baskettail
    (Epitheca stella)
    The Florida baskettail is found in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
  • Sely's sundragon is found in the southeastern U.S.
    Sely's Sundragon
    (Helocordulia selysii)
    Sely's sundragon is found in the southeastern U.S.
  • The Australian emerald is found in Australia, Indonesia, and New Zealand.
    Australian Emerald
    (Hemicordulia australia)
    The Australian emerald is found in Australia, Indonesia, and New Zealand.
  • The Tau emerald is found in Australia.
    Tau Emerald
    (Hemicordulia tau)
    The Tau emerald is found in Australia.
  • The orange-spotted emerald is found in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland.
    Orange-Spotted Emerald
    (Oxygastra curtisii)
    The orange-spotted emerald is found in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland.
  • The ringed emerald is found from Alaska east to Labrador and Newfoundland in Canada and south to New Hampshire, New York, Lake Superior, and north of the Great Plains to the Rockies and south through British Columbia and Alberta to Montana and California. In New Hampshire it is found from the White Mountains north, but it is rare.
    Ringed Emerald
    (Somatochlora albicincta)
    The ringed emerald is found from Alaska east to Labrador and Newfoundland in Canada and south to New Hampshire, New York, Lake Superior, and north of the Great Plains to the Rockies and south through British Columbia and Alberta to Montana and California. In New Hampshire it is found from the White Mountains north, but it is rare.
  • The Alpine emerald is found in Sweden, Finland, Norway, central Europe, and northeast Asia.
    Alpine Emerald
    (Somatochlora alpestris)
    The Alpine emerald is found in Sweden, Finland, Norway, central Europe, and northeast Asia.
  • The northern emerald is found in Sweden, Finland, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Poland, Scotland and Ireland.
    Northern Emerald
    (Somatochlora arctica)
    The northern emerald is found in Sweden, Finland, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Poland, Scotland and Ireland.
  • The ski-tailed emerald is found in the northeastern U.S. It is found across New Hampshire.
    Ski-Tailed Emerald
    (Somatochlora elongata)
    The ski-tailed emerald is found in the northeastern U.S. It is found across New Hampshire.
  • The fine-lined emerald is found in the eastern U.S. from New Jersey south to Florida and west to Texas, Missouri, and Arkansas.
    Fine-Lined Emerald
    (Somatochlora filosa)
    The fine-lined emerald is found in the eastern U.S. from New Jersey south to Florida and west to Texas, Missouri, and Arkansas.
  • The yellow-spotted emerald is found from France to Siberia and Mongolia.
    Yellow-Spotted Emerald
    (Somatochlora flavomaculata)
    The yellow-spotted emerald is found from France to Siberia and Mongolia.
  • Hine's emerald is found in Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, and Wisconsin. It is an endangered species.
    Hine's Emerald
    (Somatochlora hineana)
    Hine's emerald is found in Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, and Wisconsin. It is an endangered species.
  • The mocha emerald is found in the eastern U.S. from New Hampshire south to Florida and west to Michigan, Iowa and Texas. It is found in southeastern New Hampshire, but it is restricted to large rivers.
    Mocha Emerald
    (Somatochlora linearis)
    The mocha emerald is found in the eastern U.S. from New Hampshire south to Florida and west to Michigan, Iowa and Texas. It is found in southeastern New Hampshire, but it is restricted to large rivers.
  • The brilliant emerald is found across much of Europe and in parts of western Asia.
    Brilliant Emerald
    (Somatochlora metallica)
    The brilliant emerald is found across much of Europe and in parts of western Asia.
  • The ocellated emerald is found in the eastern U.S. from New Hampshire south to Florida and west to Michigan, Iowa and Texas. It is found in southeastern New Hampshire, but it is restricted to large rivers.
    Ocellated Emerald
    (Somatochlora minor)
    The ocellated emerald is found in the eastern U.S. from New Hampshire south to Florida and west to Michigan, Iowa and Texas. It is found in southeastern New Hampshire, but it is restricted to large rivers.
  • The treetop emerald is found from New Jersey south to Florida and west to Missouri and Louisiana.
    Treetop Emerald
    (Somatochlora provocans)
    The treetop emerald is found from New Jersey south to Florida and west to Missouri and Louisiana.
  • The brush-tipped emerald is found throughout southern Canada and the northern United States. It is found throughout New Hampshire.
    Brush-Tipped Emerald
    (Somatochlora walshii)
    The brush-tipped emerald is found throughout southern Canada and the northern United States. It is found throughout New Hampshire.
  • The yellow presba is found in South Africa.
    Yellow Presba
    (Syncordulia gracilis)
    The yellow presba is found in South Africa.
  • This dragonfly found only in Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Wisconsin, and New Hampshire. It is an endangered species in New Hampshire and Maine. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Ringed Boghaunter
    (Williamsonia lintneri)
    This dragonfly found only in Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Wisconsin, and New Hampshire. It is an endangered species in New Hampshire and Maine. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern

Did You Know?

Ringed Boghaunter IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern Image Credit: Nick Block, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

World Status Key

Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist

Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct in the Wild
Extinct
Not Enough Data

U.S. Status Key

Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife

Threatened in US
Endangered in US
Introduced

NH Status Key

Status taken from NH Fish and Game

Threatened in NH
Endangered in NH
Breeds in NH (birds)

Location Key

Africa
Asia
Australia/Oceania
Europe
North/Central America
south america alt
South America

New Hampshire Species

No animals found.

Other Species Around the World

No animals found.

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