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Slender Damselfly

Lestes rectangularis

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Field Notes

Description:

This damselfly is distinguished by its large size with the male being 45 mm in length and its very long abdomen. The outside tip of the wing also has a light-colored vein barely seen in this photograph. The cerci help confirm the ID.

Habitat:

Pond edges into nearby upland areas.

Reference Links:

UW-Milwaukee: Field Station - Spreadwing Damselfly

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PublishedJuly 5, 2013

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