Twin-spotted Spiketails, Cordulegaster maculata, Furnace Branch creek, Sugarloaf Mt MD. This spring species spends most of its time flying up and down the tiny streams where it breeds. Also patrols quiet roads.

 

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Details of abdomen and appendages of male

female video grab, note spike-like ovipositor, thicker abdomen

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