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Orange Bluet damselfly (male)

Enallagma signatum

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Field Notes

Description:

An Orange Bluet damselfly spotted near the shore of Accotink Bay. This individual is male, perching on the hand of PN spotter "Louisa."

Habitat:

Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge, a 1,200 acre preserve located at Army Garrison Fort Belvoir, Fairfax County, Virginia USA. Related Resources: Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accotink_Bay_Wildlife_Refuge http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/vbwt/site.asp?trail=1&loop=CMN&site=CMN05

Notes:

Copyright © 2013 Walter Sanford. All rights reserved. www.wsanford.com

Reference Links:

Orange Bluet, Species Enallagma signatum - Orange Bluet - BugGuide.Net

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Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge

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PublishedJune 4, 2013

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