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Plains Forktail Damselfly (females)

Ischnura damula

Photo by BugEric
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Field Notes

Description:

Usual form is largely orange and black as shown in the first image. There is also a blue form, shown in the second and third images.

Habitat:

These were common along the edge of an artificial wetland, clinging to reeds and cattails when not flying. Surrounding native habitat is very dry shortgrass prairie.

Notes:

Males have four blue spots on the top of the black thorax. Special thanks to Bill Maynard for suggesting the ID (before I posted here).

Reference Links:

Plains Forktail - Montana Field Guide

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