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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.

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Ebony Jewelwing

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Comments (4)
Dan Doucette
Ah yes, I remember that Assassin bug, very long thread of ID discussion!
Ashish
Actually while your Assassin bug's study I got introduction to easy identification of many insects..about 2 months back...!!
Dan Doucette
Thanks Ashish. Your ID help is appreciated by me and I'm sure many other users.
Ashish
Great collection Dan...really your dedication is very useful for Project Noah and new users...!!

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PublishedJune 25, 2011

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