The Calico Pennant (Celithemis elisa) is a dragonfly

Dragonfly

A dragonfly is a winged insect belonging to the order Odonata, the suborder Epiprocta or, in the strict sense, the infraorder Anisoptera . It is characterized by large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, and an elongated body...

 found in North America, in the Pennant

Celithemis

Celithemis is a genus of dragonflies in the Libellulidae family, commonly known as Pennants. The genus contains eight species, all native to Eastern North America.-Species:*Celithemis amanda - Amanda's Pennant...

 genus of dragonflies.

Flight period is late May to early August. Its average length is 1.2 in (3 cm). Males have red heart-shaped markings dorsal side of abdomen, yellow in females. Wings have three red areas: one at the tip, one in the middle and one large area close to the body.

External links

• Celithemis elisa at USGS
  United States Geological Survey
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