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Ischnura posita

Photo by ReannaDee
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Field Notes

Description:

Very small, growing between 21 and 29 mm. Lime green markings.

Habitat:

Eastern Canada and Eastern United States.

Reference Links:

Ischnura posita, Lime Green Damselfly - Ischnura posita - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
ReannaDee
Anyone know exactly what type of damselfly this might be? Colors were black, bright green, brighter than this picture shows, and yellow-ish underside.
ReannaDee
It may be a damselfly, I'll have to look into it more tonight when I have time. :)

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PublishedJune 26, 2011

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