112 THE DRAGON FLY. 



134), is seen on the wing in June, flying through dry pine 

 woods far from any standing water. 



The largest of our Dragon flies are the &quot;Devil s Darning- 



133. Libellula trimaculata, male. 



needles,&quot; Eschna heros and grandis, seen hawking about our 

 gardens till dusk. They frequently enter houses, carrying dis- 



134. Libellula quadrimaculata. 



may and terror among the children. The hind-body is long and 

 cylindrical, and gaily colored with bright green and bluish bands 

 and spots. 



