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Banded Demoiselle

Calopteryx splendens

Photo by DanielRowson
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Hay meadow near pond and river.

Reference Links:

Banded Demoiselle - Calopteryx splendens - Overview, Banded Demoiselle, Banded demoiselle videos, photos and facts - Calopteryx splendens - ARKive

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
DanielRowson
Thanks for the ID Brian! Cari - It was very content to sat perched on a leaf, letting me snap away with my iPhone! :)
Brian Parsons
Not sure about your damselflies, but maybe it is this species: Banded Demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banded_Demoiselle

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PublishedJune 4, 2013

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