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Skimming Bluet - Enallagma geminatum

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County Records 		Skimming Bluet - Enallagma geminatum male lateral

Size: 0.8 - 1.1 in.

This tiny bluet is common statewide around lakes and deeper ponds.  The abdomen is mostly back with rings of blue.

Species Status

Global: G5

State: S4

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Skimming Bluet - Enallagma geminatum mating pair
mating pair
FLIGHT SEASON
JAN FEB MAR
            
APR MAY JUN
            
JUL AUG SEP
            
OCT NOV DEC
            

Early Date: 5/15

Late Date: 9/30

Key to Flight Season Calendar
Rare
Abundance Scale
Abundant
 
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