Carolina Saddlebags

Tramea carolina

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tramea carolina: /ˈtræmiə ˌkæroʊˈlaɪnə/

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Tramea carolina PICT3393a by xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
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Tramea carolina PICT3392a by xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Tramea carolina by pondhawk. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
Carolina Saddlebags. Tramea carolina (38599608101) by gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
Carolina Saddlebags, female. Tramea carolina (38050996484) by gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Summary

Tramea carolina, the Carolina saddlebags, is a species of dragonfly native to eastern North America.

Physical Characteristics

Length: 45-54 mm (1.8 to 2.1 in). The thorax and basal part of each wing are brown. The eighth and ninth abdominal segments are black. Females have brownish red abdomens and faces, with a violet forehead. Males have bright red abdomens and faces, with a violet forehead. Juvenile males resemble females.

Identification Tips

Very similar to the Red Saddlebags and perhaps not distinguishable in the field.

Habitat

Ponds, lakes, swamps, and streams; not found near muddy water.

Distribution

Found from southern Nova Scotia to Florida and Bermuda, west to Texas. Seen all year in Florida and from May to August in Canada.

Similar Taxa

Tags

  • dragonfly
  • Carolina Saddlebags
  • Tramea carolina
  • North America
  • Odonata