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River Jewelwing - Calopteryx aequabilis

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County Records
River Jewelwing - Calopteryx aequabilis male

Size: 2.1 in.

Found along streams in the northern half of the state.  In flight this damselfly looks like four dots dancing on the water (see photo at right).

Species Status

Global: G5

State: S5

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River Jewelwing - Calopteryx aequabilis in flight
flight
FLIGHT SEASON
JAN FEB MAR
            
APR MAY JUN
            
JUL AUG SEP
            
OCT NOV DEC
            

Early Date: 6/2

Late Date: 9/6

Key to Flight Season Calendar
Rare
Abundance Scale
Abundant
 

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