Mocha Emerald (Somatochlora linearis) is a widespread striped emerald species distributed through much of eastern North America. This species breeds in small creeks and streams with gravel or sand deposits flowing through forested habitats (Paulson, 2011). This subtly beautiful species is considered uncommon in Maryland, and has been recorded from most counties in Maryland (Richard Orr's The Dragonflies and Damselflies of Maryland and the District of Columbia). It is ranked S3 (watch list species).
There are 67 records in the project database.
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