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Ebony Jewelwing

Calopteryx maculata

Photo by TammiElisa
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The male is bright green with black wings and the female is duller with white spots on the tips of her wings.

Habitat:

The banks of the Savannah river.

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Ebony Jewelwing

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Comments (2)
SheaEckert
Love the detail on his hind... Great shot!!

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PublishedJune 5, 2011

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