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Citrine Forktail - Ischnura hastata - female
Copyright © 2005 Joanne Shuman

Citrine Forktail - Ischnura hastata - Female
Stafford, Stafford County, Virginia, USA
September 23, 2005
Along power lines. This was the smallest damselfly I have seen so far. At first I thought it was A Southern Sprite, then a Citrine Forktail and now I am not sure what I have. ID possible from this image? Help appreciated.
Contributed by Joanne Shuman on 28 September, 2005 - 12:31am
Last updated 1 October, 2005 - 10:58pm

Yes, we agree with Citrine
The thorax is not sprite-like. But the combination of very small size with black abdomen and olive thorax is a perfect match for Ischnura hastata, female, Lam (1) page 84. Nice image. Nice addition to the Guide. Everyone seems to capture images of the male or the orange female.
… john and jane balaban, 1 October, 2005 - 2:31pm

 
Wow, that's great!
I was getting ready to give up on the damselflies but I can't resist them. Thank you so much for your help.
… Joanne Shuman, 1 October, 2005 - 10:55pm

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