Error message
Unable to fetch location details at this time.
Ebony Jewelwing damselfly (male)
Calopteryx maculata
38.7503, -77.0758
Field Notes
Description:
This individual is a male, as indicated by its metallic green body and opaque black wings. (Females have dull brown bodies and smoky wings with bright white spots near their wingtips.)
Habitat:
A small intermittent stream flowing through the "Wildlife Sanctuary," one of seven small parks owned and maintained by the Community Association of Hollin Hills, Fairfax County, Virginia USA. Related Resource: http://waltersanford.blogspot.com/2010/10/walking-tour-of-cahh-parks.ht…
Notes:
The Ebony Jewelwing is one of eight species of broad-winged damselflies, a family of medium-size damselflies that have butterfly-like flight. Like all broad-winged damselflies, Ebony Jewelwing damselflies are usually found along small creeks and streams, near the water.
Reference Links:
Ebony Jewelwing
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedAugust 18, 2011
Comments (0)
Be the first to comment
Sign in to comment