Butterflies, Moths, Dragonflies & Damselflies of Dayton, Ohio

Male Seepage Dancer. These damselflies are classified as a threatened species in Ohio. 

This species also lives at Travertine Fen. That site is not accessible without a permit, but you can find interesting things along the bike path near the fen. 

This is a female Seepage Dancer. Photographed at Cedar Bog.

In Ohio, Seepage Dancers are found in only a few localized populations. They can be seen during the summer months at Cedar Bog and Gallagher Fen. 

Another female Seepage Dancer, peering up at the camera.