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Calopteryx maculata
irridescent blue male, females are brown with wing spots
forest edge, many individuals often resting together in semi-shade on Equisetum, Sensitive Fern, near a dried out stream bed
Spotted on Jul 4, 2013
Submitted on Dec 17, 2013
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One of my favorite insects! It is an ebony jewelwing damselfly (Calopteryx maculata)! Always enjoy watching them.