A worldwide community photographing and learning about wildlife
Project Noah Nature School
Calopteryx maculata
This individual is a female, as indicated by its dull brown body and smoky wings with bright white spots near the wingtips. (Males have metallic green bodies and opaque black wings.) Photo 1 of 2 is a copy of the original photograph, cropped to highlight the damselfly; Photo 2 of 2 is the original photograph. Photo 1 was annotated to highlight the bright white spots near the damselfly's wingtips.
"Paul Spring Park," one of seven small parks owned and maintained by the Community Association of Hollin Hills (CAHH), Fairfax County, Virginia USA. Paul Spring, a small stream, flows through the park year-round. Related Resource: http://waltersanford.blogspot.com/2010/1...
The Ebony Jewelwing is one of eight species of broad-winged damselflies, a family of medium-size damselflies that have butterfly-like flight. Like all broad-winged damselflies, Ebony Jewelwing damselflies are usually found along small creeks and streams, near the water.
Spotted on Aug 6, 2011
Submitted on Aug 19, 2011
No Comments