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Bob Danley
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Now is a good time to look for Spotted Spreadwing (Lestes congener), an 1.5 inch damselfly. Found in aquatic vegetation bordering a host of wetland types across American West and upper half of eastern U.S.

Adult male has brown tones on thorax, metallic green abdomen and short, pudgy claspers (diagnostic structures at rear of abdomen). Wings are held at 45 degree away from body.
Both sexes have two dark spots on the lower part of the thorax (diagnostic). Eyes are blue and legs are mostly black with elongate sections of tan. Wings are narrow in form and held at 45 degree away from body.
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