Leucorrhinia frigida

Hagen, 1890

Frosted Whiteface

Leucorrhinia frigida, commonly known as the frosted whiteface, is a in the Libellulidae. It is found in northeastern North America, including the northeastern United States and southern Canada. The species has been documented as a for parasitic mites, with research showing distinct patterns of mite correlated with host age and .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Leucorrhinia frigida: /luːˈkɔrɪniə ˈfrɪdʒɪdə/

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Habitat

Associated with aquatic environments where nymphs develop in water and occur near water margins. Based on congeneric , likely inhabits bog pools and wetland areas with acidic conditions.

Distribution

Northeastern United States and southern Canada, specifically southern Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick.

Diet

are predatory, hunting small insects on the wing. Nymphs are aquatic feeding on small .

Life Cycle

Undergoes with three stages: , nymph (naiad), and . Eggs are laid in water. Nymphs lead an entirely aquatic lifestyle and undergo multiple moults before emerging. Nymphs climb out of water onto emergent vegetation to emerge as adults.

Behavior

Males defend reproductive territories at water margins. Newly emerged males (tenerals) differ behaviorally from sexually mature territorial males.

Ecological Role

males serve as for parasitic mites including Arrenurus sp. and Limnochares americana, with mite attachment patterns varying by host age and .