Ebony jewelwing damselfly, male

The males have metallic blue-green bodies and black wings. Females have duller brown bodies and smoky wings and glistening white spots near tip wings. Naiads have pale brown bodies with darker markings. Ebony jewelwings flutter like a butterfly. When disturbed they fly a short distance to safety. They will often stop to rest on leaves or twigs. They may fly far from water and can be seen in the middle of the woods, while most damselflies and dragonflies are usually seen near ponds, lakes, or rivers.