Red Damsel | Sedge Sprite
Sedge Sprite - Nehalennia irene

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County Records
Sedge Sprite - Nehalennia irene male lateral

Size: 1.0 - 1.2 in.

This tiny damsel is more common in the northern half of the state around wetlands and ponds.  Has an emerald green dorsal surface to the thorax and two black wedges extending on to the blue tip.

Species Status

Global: G5

State: S3

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Alternate Text
male dorsal
FLIGHT SEASON
JAN FEB MAR
            
APR MAY JUN
            
JUL AUG SEP
            
OCT NOV DEC
            

Early Date: 6/6

Late Date: 8/7

Key to Flight Season Calendar
Rare
Abundance Scale
Abundant
 

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