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Ebony Jewelwing

Calopteryx Maculata

Description:

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

Habitat:

This was along a country road which followed the banks of a shallow creek.

Notes:

Thank you Liam, for identifying this for me.

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Liam
Liam 11 years ago


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3 Comments

GarrisonPiel
GarrisonPiel 11 years ago

Beautiful shot

SusanRuffanerGahagan
SusanRuffanerGahagan 11 years ago

Thank you, Liam!

DianePlatcoBrooks
DianePlatcoBrooks 11 years ago

Looks like an Ebony Jewelwing, Calopteryx maculata (male)

Dayton, Pennsylvania, USA

Spotted on Jun 27, 2010
Submitted on Dec 31, 2012

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