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Ebony Jewelwing

Calopteryx maculata

Photo by Dan Doucette
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

this is a male

Habitat:

temperate forest near water

Notes:

I spotted a lot of males and females flying around a stream in Short Hills provincial park.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)

Ah yes, I remember that Assassin bug, very long thread of ID discussion!
Actually while your Assassin bug's study I got introduction to easy identification of many insects..about 2 months back...!!
Thanks Ashish. Your ID help is appreciated by me and I'm sure many other users.
Great collection Dan...really your dedication is very useful for Project Noah and new users...!!

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