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Forktails (Damselfly)

Ischnura sp.

Photo by SukanyaDatta
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Such a bright orangey head and thorax with a contrasting blue abdomen.

Habitat:

Weeds growing by the side of a freshwater lake near my home.

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Ischnura

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Jellis
Ischnura species female. Possible Ischnura asiatica But I am leaning toward Ischnura senegalensis

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Dragonflies and Damselflies of India
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PublishedApril 3, 2016

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