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Calopteryx maculata

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Field Notes

Notes:

i thinks its a type of damselfly.

Species ID Suggestions

Stream glory

Neurobasis chinensis
Rahul Upadhyay
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Ebony Jewelwing

Calopteryx maculata

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Comments (1)
ForestDragon
jamiewgoodspeed, beautiful find! Yes, it is a species of damselfly. This is a mature male. RahulUpadhyay, Neurobasis chinensis does look similar, but it is an Asian species and is not found in North America. You were definitely on the right track!
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PublishedMay 28, 2014

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