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Common Bluetail Damselfly

Ischnura heterosticta

Photo by RachaelB
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Field Notes

Description:

The Common Bluetail is a small damselfly. Most males have blue eyes, a blue thorax, and a blue ringed tail. The females have a variety of forms including green, brown, black, and a form with very similar colourings to the male.[4][1]

Habitat:

They are generally found near slow-running or still water.

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PublishedApril 13, 2013

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