Notes on the Odonates of NC
7 records
Common Name County Date Observer(s) Number Comments Record Type
1 Taper-tailed Darner [Gomphaeschna antilope] Dare; Mainland 2022-06-10 Mark Shields 2 Milltail Creek, Alligator River NWR; from Buffalo City launch to Alligator River and back, by kayak Sight
2 Taper-tailed Darner [Gomphaeschna antilope] Dare; Mainland 2022-05-27 Max Ramey 20 Buffalo City Road - Alligator NWR - Many were seen feeding in large swarms (which seemed to be primarily composed of Taper-tails) along the road at multiple points, probably more than 20 individuals but I want to keep it conservative. Photo online
3 Taper-tailed Darner [Gomphaeschna antilope] Dare; OBU 2018-06-29 Mark Shields, Hunter Phillips 1 Nags Head Woods Preserve - Female Photo
4 Taper-tailed Darner [Gomphaeschna antilope] Dare; Mainland 2015-06-07 Kristy Baker 5 Alligator River NWR Sandy Ridge Wildlife Trail - 3 Females & 2 Males - Including a mating pair. Photo online
5 Taper-tailed Darner [Gomphaeschna antilope] Dare; OBU 2007-07-20 Matt Windsor 1 - Nags Head, maritime thicket Photo online
6 Taper-tailed Darner [Gomphaeschna antilope] Dare; Mainland 2007-06-01 Jeffrey Pippen 2 witnessed cannibalism Photo
7 Taper-tailed Darner [Gomphaeschna antilope] Dare; Mainland 1994-05-06 R. Duncan Cuyler 1 sex=FEMALE, directions=0.8 mi. east of Alligator River, addl_habitat=along road, source=R DUNCAN CUYLER COLLECTION-IORI Collect