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Ischnura ramburii
These are tiny; males 27.5-36.5 mm; females 27-35 mm. A polymorphic species. Males with either bright green thorax or a bluish thorax. Females with 3 forms: i) orange, ii) olive, or iii) male-like. The abdominal segment 8 is completely blue while only the bottom of 9 is blue.
This orange female Rambur's was on reeds at the edge of a man made country club pond.
Spotted on Oct 9, 2013
Submitted on Oct 13, 2013
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