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Western Red Damselfly (male)

Amphiagrion abbreviatum

Photo by BugEric
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38.4971, -104.438

Field Notes

Description:

Red abdomen, brown thorax and head as shown.

Habitat:

Found at the edge of an artificial wetland. Surrounding native habitat is dry shortgrass prairie.

Notes:

The only red damselfly one is likely to encounter in the western U.S.

Reference Links:

Western Red Damsel - Montana Field Guide

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