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Calopteryx maculata
This beautiful damselfly is about 39–57 mm (1.5–2.2 in) in length. Males have metallic blue-green bodies and black wings (first photo). The colors of a female are similar but are much more subdued (second photo).
Sun-dappled forest streams and meadows near forested areas.
Spotted on Aug 4, 2007
Submitted on Mar 15, 2012
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