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Bad day for this hopper - Ischnura posita
Copyright © 2005 Robert Overbeck

Bad day for this hopper - Ischnura posita
Bedford, Westchester County, New York, USA
June 14, 2005
In the midst of this drama I didn't manage to get any photos of the whole damsel. I'd love an ID. Thanks.

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Bad day for this hopper - Ischnura posita Bad day for this hopper - Ischnura posita
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Contributed by Robert Overbeck on 8 July, 2005 - 4:48pm
Last updated 9 July, 2005 - 5:16pm

Fragile Forktail
You can always tell the Fragile Forktail by the small size and the 'exclamation mark' on the shoulder. The adult males will be green instead of blue.
… Lois Stacey, 9 July, 2005 - 3:44pm login or register to post comments

 
Fragile Forktail
Thank you very much Lois.
… Robert Overbeck, 9 July, 2005 - 4:54pm login or register to post comments

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