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Eastern Forktail - Ischnura verticalis

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County Records
Eastern Forktail - Ischnura verticalis male lateral

Size: 0.8 - 1.3 in.

Common throughout the state, this tiny damselfly is Iowa's most widespread odonate. Note the green thorax, black abdomen, and bright blue segments toward the tip on the male. Females come in various color forms.

Species Status

Global: G5

State: S5

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Eastern Forktail - Ischnura verticalis blue form female
blue form female

Eastern Forktail - Ischnura verticalis blue form female
red form female
FLIGHT SEASON
JAN FEB MAR
            
APR MAY JUN
            
JUL AUG SEP
            
OCT NOV DEC
            

Early Date: 5/9

Late Date: 10/17

Key to Flight Season Calendar
Rare
Abundance Scale
Abundant
 

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