Dragonflies and Damselflies of Oregon and Washington

In these pages I have tried to share my observations about our local dragonfly species. I think that you will find that dragonflies are truly amazing insects.

Dennis Deck
Tigard, OR

• Starter List. A good place to start for beginners to recognize several common dragonflies.
• Families. Overview of the characteristics of the major families.
• Species. Menu to pages on the species found in our the region.
• Behavior. A brief introduction into the life of a dragonfly.
• Sites. A list of places in the region where dragonflies can often be found.
• References. Field guides and other resources.

All photos by Dennis Deck unless otherwise stated. Copyright 2020.