Insect · GBIF taxon 1428523
Banded Pennant
Celithemis fasciataBanded pennants flutter around vegetated ponds and lakes like delicate black-and-clear butterflies. Males spend sunny afternoons perching precariously on the tips of emergent vegetation, fluttering off to snatch midges or chase away rivals. Their bold, dark wing markings vary by individual, creating striking patterns as they maneuver through sunny wetland margins.
DragonflyPatterned WingsWetland
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Mosquitoes
- Midges
- Small Flies
Predators
- Birds
- Frogs
- Larger Dragonflies
ThreatsWetland habitat loss, water pollution, and pesticide runoff
HabitatsVegetated ponds, lakes, marshes, and slow-moving streams
Life span1–2 years (mostly as an aquatic nymph; adults live 1–2 months)
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyLibellulidae
- SpeciesCelithemis fasciata
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Perch Watching: Look for them clinging to the tips of tall grasses or dead twigs near water edges.
- Approach Gently: Move slowly to avoid spooking them, as they flutter away when startled.
- Sunny Days: Search vegetated pond shores during warm, sunny afternoons when males actively patrol.
Frequent Companion "July 2014 CPM Art Challenge Photo 'Blue Dasher' #1407" by COLORED PENCIL magazine is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/. · cc-by
Close Relative 
Close Relative (c) geosesarma, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by geosesarma · cc-byClose Relative
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