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Hetaerina americana - American Rubyspot Damselfly This was taken in bright sun, beautiful ruby color in the wings, gold around the back edges, green abdomen and stripes on the thorax. It was purched on a long bent stick over the San Antonio River. American Rubyspot,Fall,Geotagged,Hetaerina americana,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Hetaerina americana - American Rubyspot Damselfly

This was taken in bright sun, beautiful ruby color in the wings, gold around the back edges, green abdomen and stripes on the thorax. It was purched on a long bent stick over the San Antonio River.

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    Very nice shot and beautiful damselfly Posted 4 years ago
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      Thank you, Ernst! I am so thankful that I live close to a great nature habitat on the San Antonio River. Posted 4 years ago
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    wow! beautiful species! Posted 4 years ago
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      Thanks, I was lucky it was on the river near me that day. When I sent back two days later it was nowhere in sight. Posted 4 years ago
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        Probably this one was a rogue male, although, the members of this family usually tend to stay fairway near the waterline. The phenology of odonata is quite remarkable. The right place in the right time of the day is very important to a full understanding of their behaviors. As a matter of fact almost 90% of odonata lifecycle is placed underwater, as nymphs. Relating to other Calopterygidae, most certainly, there’s a waterline nearby, shadowed by trees where they came from. You will find them again for sure :) Posted 4 years ago
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          Thanks so much! I plan on going back to the river soon. This was taken in the early afternoon. That's probably when I'll head out again. I appreciate the info! Posted 4 years ago

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The American Rubyspot

The American Rubyspot is a damselfly of the family Calopterygidae. Males have a lustrous red head and thorax. The abdomen of both genders is brilliant green. The female may have either green or copper colored marks on the thorax.

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Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
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Uploaded Nov 15, 2020. Captured Feb 27, 2012 15:22 in 159 Dolorosa, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA.
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  • NIKON D5100
  • f/8.0
  • 1/160s
  • ISO100
  • 300mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.