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Damselfly

Ischnura cervula

Photo by Kalen
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44.0805, -123.108

Field Notes

Description:

One was eating a fly, 2 where mating, and one was injured. They have 2 small eyes (one on each side of the head). They have clear, veined wings, 6 legs, and short antennae. Blue thorax with black stripes.

Habitat:

Pond, with trees nearby, in city, near highway.

Notes:

Damselflies spend most of their life underwater.

Species ID Suggestions

Pacific forktail

Ischnura cervula

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Mark Ridgway
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Comments (1)
Mark Ridgway
Hi Kalen. Nice job getting these shots. I believe you actually have Ischnura cervula.

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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The Pacific Northwest Bioregion
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Insects and Arthropods of the Pacific Northwest
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PublishedJuly 9, 2020

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