Gray Petaltail (Tachyopteryx thoreyi)

Uncommon and local in NC, Gray Petaltails are considered to be fairly primitive dragonflies. They often are seen perching vertically on tree trunks.
Gray Petaltail (Tachyopteryx thoreyi) Buncombe Co., NC
8 July 2006
Gray Petaltail (Tachyopteryx thoreyi) Buncombe Co., NC
8 July 2006
Gray Petaltail (Tachyopteryx thoreyi) On my arm!

Buncombe Co., NC
26 June 2004
Gray Petaltail (Tachyopteryx thoreyi) A face for a mother to love . . .
Gray Petaltail (Tachyopteryx thoreyi) Orange Co., NC
29 May 2004

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