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Rambur's Forktail Damselfly

Ischnura ramburii

Description:

These are very small damselflys 27.5-36.5 mm. A polymorphic species. Males with either bright green thorax or a bluish thorax. Females with 3 forms: 1. orange, 2. olive, or 3. male-like.

Habitat:

Damp muddy swap area beside the boardwalk at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve.

Notes:

See picture 3 to see how small this damselfly really is.

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ronfellows2020
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ronfellows2020

Louisiana, USA

Spotted on May 17, 2013
Submitted on May 19, 2013

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