Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Endangered Status for the Hine's Emerald Dragonfly (Somatochlora hineana)

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) determines the Hine's emerald dragonfly (Somatochlora hineana) to be an endangered species pursuant to the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended. Historically, this dragonfly was reported from sites in Indiana and Ohio. Recent reports indicate that it is currently present at only seven small sites within Cook, DuPage, and Will Counties in Illinois, and at six sites in Door County, Wisconsin. This species is threatened primarily by habitat loss and modification. This rule implements the Federal protection provisions afforded by the Act to the Hine's emerald dragonfly.