Congratulations to SIDfA Volunteer, Anne Purcell for adding a new species to the Island's List! Anne found up to 7 Prince Baskettail (Epitheca princeps) at the Silver Lake Reservoir on Monday, August 3. This is a common species in New York and New Jersey, but had eluded previous dragonfly researchers. On Tuesday morning, Jarred Sutton and I took a trip to photograph (on right) and observe the new find. We were able to locate at least 4 males patrolling the shoreline!
The species can easily be viewed by searching the rocky/weedy shoreline of the north (little) side of the reservior from the paved walkways. Many Widow Skimmers were also noted, especially near the flag pole.
-Seth Wollney
Section of Natural History
Staten Island Museum
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