Calopterygidae - Broad-winged Damselflies |
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 There are about 150 species in this family of damselflies. Nine species are found in North America. Broad-winged damselflies are 1.5 - 2.5 inches in length.They are usually metallic black or green in color. Broad-winged damselflies have broad wings; long antennae; and long, slender, stick-like abdomens.
When broad-winged damselflies are at rest, they hold their wings together vertically above their body. They are usually found on vegetation around rivers and streams. They eat insects and other arthropods.
Broad-winged damselflies overwinter as eggs. Broad-wing damselfly larvae are usually found in rivers and streams. They are predators and hunt in the vegetation in the water for food. In some species in this family, immature damselflies have gills.
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Status and range is taken from ICUN Redlist.
U.S. Status Key
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New Hampshire Status Key
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Additional Information
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Atrocalopteryx atrocyana
Atrocalopteryx atrocyana is found in China and Vietnam.
Source: Dragonflies and Damselflies of Vietnam Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle
Archineura hetaerinoides
Archineura hetaerinoides is found in Laos and Vietnam.
Source: YouTube Intended Audience: General Reading Level: N/A
American Rubyspot - Hetaerina americana
The American rubyspot is found from Oregon, Montana, Ontario, and Maine south to Honduras and Florida. In New Hampshire, it can be found south of the White Mountains from August to October.
Source: BioKids Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary School
American Rubyspot - Hetaerina americana
The American rubyspot male has a red head and thorax and an iridescent green abdomen. Females are an iridescent green.
Source: Odonata Central- Texas Natural Science Center Intended Audience: General Reading Level: High School
American Rubyspot - Hetaerina americana
The American rubyspot is found along streams.
Source: BugGuide Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Caliphaea confusa
Caliphaea confusa is found in Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Vietnam.
Source: Vietnam Insects Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Caliphaea confusa
Caliphaea confusa is found in montane (mountain) habitats.
Source: Odonata of India
Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Appalachian Jewelwing - Calopteryx angustipennis
The is found in Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Source: BugGuide Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Banded Demoiselle - Calopteryx splendens
The banded demoiselle is found from western Europe to northwest China.
Source: Arkive Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Beautiful Demoiselle - Calopteryx virgo
The beautiful demoiselle is found all over Europe.
Source: British Dragonfly Society Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Black-tipped Forest Glory - Vestalis apicalis
The black-tipped forest glory is found in India.
Source: Odonata of India Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Canyon Rubyspot - Hetaerina vulnerata
The canyon rubyspot is found in the southwestern United States south through Mexico to Guatemala and Hounduras.
Source: BugGuide Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Canyon Rubyspot - Hetaerina vulnerata
The male canyon rubyspot has red spots on the base of its wings that get darker with age.
Source: Odonata Central- Texas Natural Science Center Intended Audience: General Reading Level: High School
Clear-Winged Demoiselle - Calopteryx hyalina
The clear-winged demoiselle is found in Israel, Lebanon, and Syria.
Source: Arkive Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Copper Demoiselle - Calopteryx haemorrhoidalis
The copper demoiselle is found in Algeria, France, Italy, Monaco, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, and Tunisia.
Source: DragonflyPix Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Ebony Jewelwing - Calopteryx maculata
The ebony jewelwing is found from Manitoba east to Nova Scotia and south to Texas and Florida.
Source: BioKids Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary School
Ebony Jewelwing - Calopteryx maculata
In New Hampshire, the ebony jewelwing is found across the state.
Source: BugGuide Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Ebony Jewelwing - Calopteryx maculata
The male ebony jewelwing has black wings.
Source: Odonata Central- Texas Natural Science Center Intended Audience: General Reading Level: High School
Ebony Jewelwing - Calopteryx maculata
The adult ebony jewelwing has a lifespan of about two weeks.
Source: National Park Service Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Glittering Demoiselle - Calopteryx exul
The glittering demoiselle is found in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.
Source: Arkive Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Matrona - Matrona basilaris
Matrona basilaris is found in China, Japan, and Vietnam.
Source: Arkive Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Green-banded Sparklewing - Umma declivium
The green-banded sparklewing is also known as the montane demoiselle. It is found in Malawi and Tanzania.
Source: Arkive Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
River Jewelwing - Calopteryx aequabilis
The river jewelwing is found from southern British Columbia and Saskatchewan east to Newfoundland and south to California, Colorado, Illinois, and New Jersey. In New Hampshire, it is found across the state.
Source: BioKids Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary School
Echo margarita
Echo margarita is found in India and Myanmar.
Source: Odonata of India Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Echo maxima
Echo maxima is found in Vietnam
Source: Viet Odonata Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Smoky Rubyspot - Hetaerina titia
The smoky rubyspot is found in the eastern United States.
Source: BugGuide Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Smoky Rubyspot - Hetaerina titia
The male smoky rubyspot has black wings with a red spot near the base.
Source: Odonata Central- Texas Natural Science Center Intended Audience: General Reading Level: High School
Sparkling Jewelwing - Calopteryx dimidiate
The sparkling jewelwing is found from Massachusetts to Florida and west to Texas. In New Hampshire, they are found in the southeastern part of the state.
Source: Odonata Central- Texas Natural Science Center Intended Audience: General Reading Level: High School
Sparkling Jewelwing - Calopteryx dimidiate
In New Hampshire, sparkling jewlewings are found in the southeastern part of the state.
Source: BugGuide Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Sparkling Jewelwing - Calopteryx dimidiate
Sparkling jewelwings are found along forest streams and rivers with moderate to swift currents.
Source: Bio Kids Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary School
Superb Jewelwing - Calopteryx amata
The superb jewelwing is found in the eastern U.S. It is found across much of New Hampshire.
Source: BugGuide Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Syrian Demoiselle - Calopteryx syriaca
The montane demoiselle is found in Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, the Palestinian Territory, and Syria.
Source: Arkive Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Vestilis - Vestalis luctuosa
Vestalis luctuosa is found in Indonesia.
Source: Arkive Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Western Demoiselle - Calopteryx xanthostoma
The western demoiselle is found in France, Italy, Portugual, and Spain.
Source: Dragonfly Pix Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Neurobasis chinensis
Neurobasis chinensis is found in Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Source: Odonata of India Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Neurobasis chinensis
Neurobasis chinensis breeds in forested and partially forested streams.
Source: YouTube Intended Audience: General Reading Level: N/A
Mnesarete guttifera
Mnesarete guttifera is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.
Source: Smithsonian Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Clear-winged Forest Glory - Vestalis gracilis
The clear-winged forest glory is found in Cambodia, India, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Source: Odonata of India Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Mnais andersoni
Mnais andersoni is found in China, Laos, Myanmar, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Source: Dragonflies and Damselflies of Vietnam Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Neurobasis longipes
Neurobasis longipes is found in Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
Source: Dragons & Damsels Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Noguchiphaea yoshikoae
Noguchiphaea yoshikoae is found in Thailand and Vietnam.
Source: Dragonflies and Damselflies of Vietnam Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School |
