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Ebony Jewelwing DamselFly

Calopteryx maculata

Photo by Shawniegal
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Field Notes

Description:

Large damselfly with metallic green body, male has black wings. Female has white dot at tip of brownish wings.

Habitat:

The edges of often shaded streams and rivers

Reference Links:

Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata) - Information on Ebony Jewelwing, Ebony Jewelwing, Dragonfly & Damselfly (Odonata) Guide : ON Nature magazine

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