Names and Taxonomy
- Common Names: Black Saddlebags
- Synonyms:
- Order: Odonata (Preditory Flying Insects)
- Family: Libellulidae (Skimmers)
- Genus Information: 2 species in NV, 3 in CA, 7 in US
Tramea lacerata
Black Saddlebags
Introduction:
The black saddlebags is a dragonfly with memorable markings. Two dark blotches on each hindwing, positioned close to the body, look like saddlebags. This skimmer species typically stays in flight and rarely perches for long.It is a relatively large dragonfly at about 5 centimetres (2 in) in length. The body is thin and black, and the female may have lighter spotting or mottling dorsally. The head is much wider than the rest of the body and is dark brown in color.
Life Cycle:
Size 2 inches (5 cm)
Sexual Dimorphism:
Metamorphosis:
