I found this beautiful bug on my barn and have never seen one before. Is it a damselfly? Thank you, T - Perithemis tenera - BugGuide.Net

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I found this beautiful bug on my barn and have never seen one before. Is it a damselfly? Thank you, T - Perithemis tenera

Silsbee, within the Big Thicket, Hardin County, Texas, USA
August 1, 2010

This sweetheart was only a couple of inches long and and absolutely beautiful. Any and ALL information about this bug would be appreciated. Thanks!

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Contributed by Terri Ybarbo on 30 August, 2010 - 5:07pm
Last updated 3 September, 2010 - 10:36pm

Moved

Moved from ID Request.

… Tripp Davenport, 3 September, 2010 - 10:36pm

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Dragonfly, not damsel

I think this is an Eastern Amberwing female, if I'm not mistaken.

see similar here:

… Livan, 30 August, 2010 - 5:14pm

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Dragonfly

Thank you, Livan, for the I.D.!
I've never seen such a short, stubby dragonfly before.
I usually see the long, slender ones.
Thanks again!
T

… Terri Ybarbo, 1 September, 2010 - 10:40pm

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… Ron Hemberger, 30 August, 2010 - 8:13pm

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Thanks Ron!
That's a big help.
You've all been so nice to me. : )
T

… Terri Ybarbo, 1 September, 2010 - 10:41pm

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ID

Eastern Amberwing (Perithemis tenera) female. A dragonfly.

… John Schneider, 30 August, 2010 - 5:11pm

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Amberwing Dragonfly

Thank you John!
Everyone is so nice here!
: )
T

… Terri Ybarbo, 1 September, 2010 - 10:42pm

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