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Ebony Jewelwing

Calopteryx maculata

Description:

The Ebony Jewelwing is aptly named, as this male demonstrates its gorgeous metallic blue-green coloration and dark, nearly opaque wings. Females of the species are duller brown with smoky wings that have white spots near the tips. A treat to the eyes, these insects are highly beneficial to humans, preying on small nuisance insects such as mosquitoes and gnats.

Habitat:

Eastern US and Canada; along wooded, slow-moving streams and small rivers; nymphs develop in water; adults often perch on low shrubbery in sun-lit openings in forest canopy.

Notes:

Spotted near the campgrounds at The Pocket in Johns Mountain Wildlife Management Area

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Georgia, USA

Spotted on Jun 28, 2014
Submitted on Sep 11, 2014

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