Somatochlora provocans

(Treetop Emerald)

Somatochlora provocans is an uncommon species in both Alabama and Mississippi, although it should occur across a greater area than current records would indicate. As with many members of the genus, adults are usually seen away from the breeding habitat (small, forested, spring-influenced trickles and runs), hawking for prey along dirt roads or other forest openings. As the common name implies, they often fly at considerable heights.

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Somatochlora provocans, male

MISSISSIPPI, Stone County (posed)


Somatochlora provocans, female

ALABAMA, Bibb County (posed)


Somatochlora provocans, female

ALABAMA, Bibb County (posed)