Arizona Odonates

Odonates of Arizona Interest in dragonfly watching and photography is growing across the country. Arizona is no exception, especially since dragonflies are an important indicator of water quality, a natural concern in the growing southwest. Although there are a number of Mexican species which reach the US borders here, there remains a great deal of work to do in inventorying the species found in the state as well as better defining their ranges and flight seasons.

Although a number of people have studied the odonates of Arizona over the years, readily available information has been sparse. This web site is intended to be a simple photographic guide to the species recorded in the state. It is not intended to take the place of a good field guide or manual. However, we believe that within these pages you will find a superb collection of odonate photos, many not well known within the United States. Whenever possible we have included several shots of a species to help illustrate variances within a species or how specific markings vary when seen from different angles. Come back often as we continue to add information on Arizona dragonflies and damselflies.

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