Ebony Jewelwing
Calopteryx maculata
Order: Odonata
None Risk
Description
The Ebony Jewelwing is a species of damselfly known for its striking metallic green body and dark, opaque wings. Males have entirely black wings, while females have a white spot near the tip of each wing.
Habitat & Distribution
Streams and rivers with slow-moving water and abundant vegetation.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on small insects, including mosquitoes and flies.
Behavior & Life Cycle
Known for its fluttering flight and territorial behavior, often seen perching on vegetation near water.
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