Epitheca canis
(McLachlan, 1886)
Beaverpond Baskettail
Epitheca canis, commonly known as the Beaverpond Baskettail, is a of emerald in the Corduliidae. It is native to North America and belongs to a characterized by distinctive -laying . Like other baskettails, it possesses brilliant green as an . The species inhabits wetland environments, particularly beaver ponds, from which its derives.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Epitheca canis: /ˈɛ.pɪˌθiː.kə ˈka.nɪs/
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Habitat
Associated with beaver ponds and wetland environments, as indicated by its . Inferred from -level traits: favors tangles of floating and emergent plant stems for oviposition.
Distribution
North America. Documented presence in Vermont, United States. Global distribution records indicate presence across the continent.
Similar Taxa
- Epitheca princeps (Prince Baskettail)Similar generic appearance; E. canis distinguished by preference for beaver ponds versus more general aquatic habitats
- Libellulidae (skimmer dragonflies)Superficially similar but distinguished by longer, narrower and brilliant green characteristic of Corduliidae
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'canis' (Latin for 'dog') and 'Beaverpond Baskettail' both reference the ' association with beaver-engineered wetlands