Fragile Forktail
Ischnura posita. The thorax marking reminiscent of an exclamation mark is the key identification feature for this species. The blue colouration identifies this as a female, the males have a similar pattern, but the pale colours are yellow to green. This one has lived up to its names as it’s lost part of its’ left hind leg. This is a common damselfly in the Eastern US. I photographed this one in Cape May County, New Jersey.
Fragile Forktail
Ischnura posita. The thorax marking reminiscent of an exclamation mark is the key identification feature for this species. The blue colouration identifies this as a female, the males have a similar pattern, but the pale colours are yellow to green. This one has lived up to its names as it’s lost part of its’ left hind leg. This is a common damselfly in the Eastern US. I photographed this one in Cape May County, New Jersey.