Dot-tailed Whiteface

Description:

Small dragonfly with a length of 25 to 38 mm. It is distinguished by the mostly black body, small black basal wing spots, black legs, and white face. Male Dot-tailed Whitefaces have one yellow spot on the dorsal side of the abdomen. Female Dot-tailed Whitefaces have multiple yellow spots along the dorsal side of the abdomen and the last yellow spot is large and square shaped. There is also a small yellow stripe along the lateral edge in the middle of the abdomen. In both sexes, the abdomen has been known to fade when they age.

Habitat:

Roadside open area next to a small stream.

Notes:

Female.