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Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
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What kind of damselfly? -
Ischnura verticalis
Lake County, Illinois, USA
May 22, 2008
Size: Regular
Do you know what kind of damselfly this is? I usually see the more common blue ones here. This is a first for me. Thanks ahead of time!
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on 26 June, 2008 - 9:06am
Last updated 26 June, 2008 - 7:18pm
Eastern Forktail,
Ischnura verticalis. It's an immature female. As she matures, her body colors will be covered over by a darkish blue layer.
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June Tveekrem
, 26 June, 2008 - 6:30pm
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To June Tyeekrem
I see! Thank you very much!
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cookie1234
, 26 June, 2008 - 7:16pm
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