Midwest Wilderness Connections Eco-briefs and Eco-sweeps

Midwest Wilderness connections Eco-sweep: Dragonflies and Ecological Services

Midwest Wilderness connections Eco-sweep: Drago...

While manning a booth at the farmers market yesterday, I noted dragonflies zipping above the crowd. The dragonflies were providing what is called an ecological service to the public, a...

Midwest Wilderness connections Eco-sweep: Drago...

While manning a booth at the farmers market yesterday, I noted dragonflies zipping above the crowd. The dragonflies were providing what is called an ecological service to the public, a...

Midwest Wilderness Connections Eco-brief: Dragonfly and Dameselfly ID

Midwest Wilderness Connections Eco-brief: Drago...

To tell the difference between dragonflies and damselflies, look at their wings. Dragonflies, such as this common darner, hold their wings perpendicular to their body while resting. Damselflies, such as...

Midwest Wilderness Connections Eco-brief: Drago...

To tell the difference between dragonflies and damselflies, look at their wings. Dragonflies, such as this common darner, hold their wings perpendicular to their body while resting. Damselflies, such as...

Midwest Wilderness Connections Eco-brief: Obelisking

Midwest Wilderness Connections Eco-brief: Obeli...

On hot, sunny days, dragonflies tilt their abdomen up in the air to reduce sun exposure and overheating. The perched blue dasher is partaking in this behavior, which is called...

Midwest Wilderness Connections Eco-brief: Obeli...

On hot, sunny days, dragonflies tilt their abdomen up in the air to reduce sun exposure and overheating. The perched blue dasher is partaking in this behavior, which is called...

MWC Eco-brief: Dragons and damsels

MWC Eco-brief: Dragons and damsels

It's a great time to look for dragonflies & damselflies, collectively called odonates! Each species has a certain flight season when adults peak in abundance. Consequently, the odonate community will...

MWC Eco-brief: Dragons and damsels

It's a great time to look for dragonflies & damselflies, collectively called odonates! Each species has a certain flight season when adults peak in abundance. Consequently, the odonate community will...