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Double-striped Bluet (Enallagma basidens)
Photo#18430
Copyright © 2005
Scott Taylor
Snacky treat -
Enallagma basidens
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Larimer County, Colorado, USA
May 21, 2005
Of all the damselflies I've shot, they have all just been hanging out or flying away from me. Except for this one. Finally, the food chain in action.
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Contributed by
Scott Taylor
on 28 May, 2005 - 1:56am
Last updated 9 June, 2005 - 9:42pm
E. basidens?
With that fine stripe within the dark stripe on the shoulder, yours looks like Double-Striped, and the ovipositor says female. Check
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john and jane balaban
, 28 May, 2005 - 11:05am
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