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Eastern Forktail

Ischnura verticalis

Photo by Small Wonders
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Description:

Teneral female.
Damselfly nymphs are voracious predators of aquatic insects including mosquito larvae & hopper nymphs. Adult damselflies are carnivorous as well and will eat a variety of insects.

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Global Dragonflies & Damselflies
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Great Lakes Monitoring

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PublishedNovember 9, 2011

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