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Ebony Jewelwing, female

Calopteryx maculata

Photo by AlexBoyette
Published on Project Noah
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Ebony Jewelwing, female

Calopteryx maculata

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ForestDragon
Nice find Alex! The females of this species of Damselfly have that white mark on the wings that you can see in your image. Damselflies are related to Dragonflies but tend to be daintier in build (thinner and more delicate looking) and many fold their wings behind their backs, where dragonflies usually hold their wings out to the sides.

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