Sparkling Jewelwing (Calopteryx dimidiata)

Identification: Male has metallic green body with clear wings except black wingtips. The female is slightly duller in body color with clear wings that may or may not be tipped in darker coloration. A white pseudostigma may or may not be present near the end of the female's wingtip.

sparkling jewelwing male lateral

Male lateral view
sparkling jewelwing male dorso lateral

Male dorso-lateral view

copyright Allen Bryan 2010

Male

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Pair in tandem