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Fragile Forktail

Ischnura posita

Photo by Summer Miller
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Field Notes

Notes:

Saved him from the pool

Species ID Suggestions

Fragile Forktail

Ischnura posita

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ForestDragon
Very nice! This is a type of Damselfly. They are similar to dragonflies but tend to be smaller with a very long, thin abdomen. When at rest, most species of damselfly will fold their wings behind them.

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PublishedJune 1, 2014

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