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Blue-tailed Damselfly

Ischnura elegans

Photo by ap-biology151
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Field Notes

Description:

Males are a bright blue whereas female damselfly's are either brown or a bright orange. coloration can vary depending on how old it is.

Habitat:

They live by ponds, lakes, rivers, or slow moving water.

Reference Links:

Blue-tailed Damselfly - Ischnura elegans | NatureSpot

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