Naming
The dot-tailed whiteface has many similar-looking species. The Hudsonian whiteface is usually smaller but can be very similar to this species. This dragonfly is similar to ''Sympetrum'' species in appearance and behavior in some cases. It is also similar to the red-waisted whiteface, crimson-ringed whiteface, Canada whiteface, and boreal whiteface.
Distribution
*United States:⤷ Canada:
Status
Populations of dot-tailed whitefaces are widespread, abundant, and secure.Habitat
The dot-tailed whiteface can be found near boggy and marshy ponds and lakes, and beaver ponds. It also can be along farm ponds with water lilies have been known to be used frequently. On hot, sunny days, dot-tailed whitefaces can be found basking in clearings on the ground or on twigs.Naiads live in submerged vegetation. They don't actively chase prey but wait for it to pass by, a strategy which affords them protection from other predators. Naiads will emerge as adults at night. The adults generally fly from early June to early August, its sometimes different months. This whiteface prefers warmer habitats than many other whitefaces, and is often found sitting on lily pads in heavily vegetated ponds. It hunts from the shoreline vegetation, which this species perched on.Reproduction
After mating, the male will actively guard the female with whom he has mated by flying above her while she lays her eggs. He does this to prevent other males from mating with her. A female lays her eggs by dipping the tip of her abdomen in the water while hovering just above its surface.References:
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