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Damselfly-1 - Calopteryx maculata - female

Damselfly-1 - Calopteryx maculata - Female
Dundas, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
July 20, 2007
Size: 2 inches

And this is the female
If you spend some time watching them, you will see the dance they do as the male approaches the female and she signals whether she is interested or not.

 
ID
Thanks a lot. I do not have a damselfly guide, so I appreciate your help.

 
You've got a damselfly guide now!
It's called bugguide -- enjoy!

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