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Ebony Jewelwing

Calopteryx maculata

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

Metallic blue-green body with black wings. About 2 inches long.

Habitat:

Found above a stream in a forested area.

Species ID Suggestions

Ebony jewelwing

Calopteryx maculata

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Comments (5)
AshleyT
Thanks guys :) I know next to nothing about arthropods!
Telse
Wow, it's gorgeous Ashley.
Aaron_G
You're correct, QWMom. It is a jewelwing. :-)
QWMom
I haven't seen one of those in a looooong time. Fond memories of growing up in swampy SC. :) We used to call them jewelwings, but I don't know what they really are?

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PublishedMay 23, 2013

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