Sunday, June 24, 2018

June 22, 2018: Familiar Bluets



A pair of Familiar Bluets (Enallagma civile) in tandem (male uses his abdominal appenage to clasp the female by the neck).  This position is usually a precursor to mating or after mating and egg laying.  Another male is below the pair. (Wolf. Oesterreich, 6/20/17)
Total Length = 28-39 mm
Hindwing Length = 16-21 mm
Flight Season = May - October

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