Interior Plains and Piedmonts with Grasslands and Xeric Shrub

Dragonflies and damselflies still active in mid-October

October 16, 2026

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s and Cardinal Meadowhawks were recorded October 12-15, 2026 across the region.¹ Native dragonflies and damselflies remain active in mid-October, indicating sustained freshwater habitat use.¹

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