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Common Blue Damselfly

2 Species ID Suggestions

bluet
Enallagma sp. Enallagma
eelhsamarie
eelhsamarie 10 years ago
Damselfly
Zygoptera Damselfly


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2 Comments

Jellis
Jellis 10 years ago

To me it's hard to tell in that intimate position if it is a Dancer or Bluet. I've learned if the wings fold against the body it's a Bluet if it sits above the body it's a Dancer. The forktails are almost similar to the Bluet on the wings except for the color.

Kyle A
Kyle A 10 years ago

Great pic! Thanks for sharing. They seem to be. lol

DeannaBroderick
Spotted by
DeannaBroderick

Connecticut, USA

Spotted on Aug 29, 2013
Submitted on Aug 29, 2013

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