Common statewide in North Carolina, this is the largest dragonfly with several dark wing spots normally encountered patrolling over bodies of water including ponds, lakes, rivers, and creeks. Prince Baskettails seem to patrol endlessly and are not commonly found perched.
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Prince Baskettail (Epitheca princeps)Sandhills Gamelands, Scotland Co., NC1 Oct 2006
Prince Baskettail (Epitheca princeps)Bottomland forest near confluence of Rocky and Deep Rivers, Chatham Co., NC7 June 2008At mid-day under very hot conditions (upper 90s, sunny, humid), this individual flew into the forest and perched vertically with its head down and its abdomen curled backwards to roost.Prince Baskettail (Epitheca princeps)Bottomland forest near confluence of Rocky and Deep Rivers, Chatham Co., NC7 June 2008Prince Baskettail (Epitheca princeps)Bottomland forest near confluence of Rocky and Deep Rivers, Chatham Co., NC7 June 2008Prince Baskettail (Epitheca princeps)Bottomland forest near confluence of Rocky and Deep Rivers, Chatham Co., NC7 June 2008lateral/ventral view; note brown, relatively unmarked body.
probably Prince Baskettail (Epitheca princeps) exuviaCollier Co., FL16 Apr 2005Thanks to C. Hill for ID suggestion!
