Northwestern Yucatan Plain with Low Tropical Deciduous Forest

Spot-tailed dasher found breeding at Mérida acuaparque

October 22, 2026

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was observed on 2026-10-11 at Acuaparque in Mérida.¹ This native dragonfly is research-quality documented and indicates active breeding habitat in permanent to semi-permanent wetlands.¹

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