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  Great Spreadwing
            Archilestes grandis (Rambur, 1842)

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Range & Habitat:

First recorded in New Jersey in 1967, it has extended its range from the southwest and is now reported from New England.  It occurs throughout north Jersey and has been recorded in Cumberland County as well.

 Great Speadwing male dorsal 

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Description:

One of our largest damselflies, it is readily recognized by its spreadwing posture, size and the bold yellow stripe on the side of the thorax.

 

Conservation Status:

State: S3 - Rare in New Jersey

Global: G5 - Secure globally, but possibly rare in parts of its range

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Flight season:

Early Date: 7/4
Late Date: 10/12

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Flight Season
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Number of Records
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Date, distribution, and status data courtesy of Allen Barlow, NJOS
© 2006 Jim Bangma, NJOS  Comments or suggestions?  Use the Feedback Form