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Common Blue Damselfly

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Species ID Suggestions

Damselfly

Zygoptera

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eelhsamarie
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bluet

Enallagma sp.

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Scott Frazier
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Comments (2)
Jellis
To me it's hard to tell in that intimate position if it is a Dancer or Bluet. I've learned if the wings fold against the body it's a Bluet if it sits above the body it's a Dancer. The forktails are almost similar to the Bluet on the wings except for the color.
Kyle A
Great pic! Thanks for sharing. They seem to be. lol

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Global Dragonflies & Damselflies
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The Color Blue
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Insects that live in Connecticut
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Nature we live with NorthEastern US
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PublishedAugust 29, 2013

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