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The Balancing Act Of A Halloween Pennant Dragonfly, Mississippi National River And Recreation Area

A dragonfly wtih orange-and-black stripes on its veined wings, balancing on the top of a plant stem, at Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
National Park Service
Thursday, October 31, 2024

There are plants and insects named after special days of the calendar, such as this Halloween Pennant Dragonfly seen around Pickerel Lake at the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. Ranging from New Mexico and Colorado to as far north as Maine, this dragonfly gets its name from its orange-and-black wing coloration. BOO!! Happy Halloween!

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