Range & Habitat:

Recorded throughout the state, common at a variety of small ponds, lakes and rivers with exposed vegetation.

Since it seems to have a fairly high tolerance for low water quality, it probably should be expected in the counties where it is "missing"

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male

female

young female

Description:

A medium sized orange and black damselfly, the females range from pale yellow to almost the color of the males. Compare females with Vesper Bluet and Scarlet Bluet.  Young are blue (see thumbnail) and resemble many "blue" Bluets, the thoracic and abdomen pattern must be examined carefully.

Conservation Status:

Global: G5 - Secure globally, but possibly rare in parts of its range

Flight season:

Early Date: 5/19
Late Date: 10/12

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