NPSpecies

Connery et al. (1998): Reported this species during searches of watersheds within the park during 1997.

Hunter et al. (1999) Native to eastern North America and Maine, found throughout Maine except northern Maine.

Common in ponds on MDI (Coman 1987, Davis 1958, Manville 1938).

Park Species Detail: Connery et al. (1998): Reported this species during searches of watersheds within the park during 1997. Coman (1987, 1981) Species prefers lakes and Ponds and should be sought in all such bodies of water on MDI. Davis (1958) 40+ individuals were observed and 4 specimens were collected during 1957 field work on MDI; many of these observations (details listed in report) were within park boundaries. Manville (1939) In several of the larger bodies of water such as Seal Cove Pond, Eagle Lake, and The Tarn. Manville (1938) specimens from Witch Hole Pond on 21 July 1932 (ANU-2; A. Stupka); and 1 mile south of The Tarn on 8 October 1934 (ANU-11; V. Lunt); also observed at the south end of Seal Cove Pond (where it was plentiful) on 1 August 1938 (R. Manville)., Park Species Data Source: Connery et al. (1998); Davis (1958); Manville (1939); Manville (1938)