Gray Petaltail(Tachyopteryx thoreyi)

Uncommon and local in NC, Gray Petaltails are considered to be fairly primitive dragonflies. They often are seen perching vertically on tree trunks.

5 photographs

Gray Petaltail (Tachyopteryx thoreyi) — Buncombe Co., NC8 July 2006

Gray Petaltail (Tachyopteryx thoreyi) — Buncombe Co., NC8 July 2006

Gray Petaltail (Tachyopteryx thoreyi) — On my arm!Buncombe Co., NC26 June 2004

Gray Petaltail (Tachyopteryx thoreyi) — A face for a mother to love . . .

Gray Petaltail (Tachyopteryx thoreyi) — Orange Co., NC29 May 2004

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