Fluttering hunter;
  Unwary mosquito smite
   Gossamer demise

Welcome to the compendium. An online tool to aid in the identification of dragonflies (Insects falling under the order, Odonata). I'm a professional software engineer and amateur photographer, but not an entomologist. This site is inspired by Kathy Biggs, and much of its text content comes from her book. However, some of the text comes from some of my own odonatially challenged observations amd may be in error. Should you find a mistake, please write (email at page's bottom) and I'll make the fix.

Legalspeak: Unless otherwise specified, all images contained herein are the property of Chris Heaivilin, and may not be reproduced without written permission. Rights to use these images (as well as slides of same), may be obtained FREE OF CHARGE. Simply contact Chris Heaivilin at the email address on the bottom of this page.

• Documents and Visual Aids.
  • Illustrated Odonata Glossary.
  • Forktail (Ischnura) Terminal Appendages Chart.
  • Spreadwing (Lestes) Terminal Appendages Chart.
• Odonata Links.
• Site Info (For prospective employers).

Please send any questions, comments, or ramblings to
Chris Heaivilin