June 11, 2021

I am a Female Ebony Jewelwing

My wings are translucent, so they look more brown than black

I also have white spots on my wings

That's how you know I'm a Jill, not a Jack.

Location: Fort Drum Marsh Conservation Area

Sources: https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/misc/odonata/Calopteryx_maculata.htm

Photo and text © 2021 Dee Fairbanks Simpson