Aurora Damsel

Notes:

One report, mentions males of this species patrolling low over ditches of a cranberry bog, "an environment that would seem not particularly well-suited to aquatic life." This species may be confused in the field with spreadwings because of their general appearance and tendency to spread their wings when perched. This is a nearly unique characteristic among pond damsel genera. One study found that males of a North Carolina population would often vacate their perches without defensive activity when apparently not searching for females. Mating averaged 36 minutes with an additional 67 minutes spent in tandem, and almost half of this time was spent in explorat ory activity. Eggs are laid with the male and female in tandem. Another study reported numerous pairs laying eggs, in aquatic plants just beneath the surface of the water. Neither sex ever completely submerges themselves.