The Hine's Emerald Dragonfly is a federally endangered species in the US, restricted to calcareous seep marshes in the Great Lakes region. Its brilliant metallic green eyes and yellow-spotted body make it one of the most beautiful dragonflies in North America. Loss of dolomite prairie seep habitat to development has reduced it to fewer than a dozen known populations.
Best time to see a Hine's Emerald Dragonfly
The best time to see a Hine's Emerald Dragonfly is June–July, when about 88% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 73 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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