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Ebony Jewelwing - Calopteryx maculata - female
Copyright © 2007 David Kleiman

Ebony Jewelwing - Calopteryx maculata - Female
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
June 25, 2007
Contributed by David Kleiman on 26 June, 2007 - 12:58am
Last updated 26 June, 2007 - 9:51am

Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata) (female)
Nice photo. The male's body is entirely metallic green and lacks the white spots (stigma)

There are other species of Jewelwing similar to this one which show different wing markings. Keep an eye out for them.
… Michelle Lynn St.Sauveur, 26 June, 2007 - 5:01am

 
Thanks!
excellent work. I'll keep my eyes open and my camera ready
… David Kleiman, 26 June, 2007 - 9:48am

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