The Calico Pennant is a small, jewel-like dragonfly with red heart-shaped spots on its black abdomen in males and yellow hearts in females, plus dark wing patches. It is one of the most attractive common dragonflies in the East. It perches on plant tips over ponds and is an energetic flier despite its small size.
Best time to see a Calico Pennant
The best time to see a Calico Pennant is June–July, when about 69% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 15,817 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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