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Calopteryx Maculata
Small, dainty dragonfly with metallic body and black wings. Head to tail perhaps 2 to 2.5 inches. Ebony Jewelwing Calopteryx maculata Species Calopteryx maculata - Ebony Jewelwing - BugGuide.Net
This was along a country road which followed the banks of a shallow creek.
Thank you Liam, for identifying this for me.