“Dragonwatching”: An Introduction to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Loudoun County
Loudoun County is home to at least 54 species of dragonflies and 29 species of damselflies. They spend a great part of their lives in ponds and streams before emerging as airborne predators that are recognized as the most successful hunters on the planet. Anybody who observes them is bound to be captivated by their bright colors and aerial acrobatics. While they may snack on some of the pollinators in your garden, they are also feasting on mosquitoes and gnats, and their presence is a good indicator of the success of your garden and the health of our waterways. This talk will provide an overview of the life cycle and anatomy of these insects, along with photographs and fun facts regarding multiple species found in the area.
Event Details:
Thursday, June 6, 2024
7:00-8:00 p.m.
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Part of VCE Loudoun Master Gardener's Free Lecture Series
Hosted by Loudoun County Public Library
Speaker Bio:
Lindsay Loyd is a nature enthusiast who started photographing dragonflies seven years ago. The more closely she observes them, the more fascinated she becomes. She is a regular contributor of sitings to iNaturalist and is a Certified Observer for Odonata Central, a citizen science website for increasing understanding of the biodiversity and distribution of dragonflies and damselflies in the Western Hemisphere. She took part in Reston’s 2023 dragonfly count.
“Dragonwatching”: An Introduction to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Loudoun County (PDF)
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