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Fragile Forktail - Ischnura posita

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County Records
Fragile Forktail - Ischnura posita male lateral

Size: 0.8 - 1.1 in.

Uncommon to common primarily in the southeastern half of the state. To help distinguish from the more common Eastern Forktail, note the exclamation mark on the top of the thorax and the black tip to the abdomen.

Species Status

Global: G5

State: S3

FLIGHT SEASON
JAN FEB MAR
            
APR MAY JUN
            
JUL AUG SEP
            
OCT NOV DEC
            

Early Date: 5/6

Late Date: 10/11

Key to Flight Season Calendar
Rare
Abundance Scale
Abundant
 

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