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A Pacific Forktail Damselfly. It is resting on the blossom of the Watershield (Brasenia schreberi). To correct the description of the range of this damselfly, it is also found in the west coast of Canada as well! iNaturalist has many recorded sightings in southwestern BC as well as the northwestern US. Canada,Geotagged,Ischnura cervula,Pacific Forktail,Summer Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

A Pacific Forktail Damselfly.

It is resting on the blossom of the Watershield (Brasenia schreberi). To correct the description of the range of this damselfly, it is also found in the west coast of Canada as well! iNaturalist has many recorded sightings in southwestern BC as well as the northwestern US.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Updated the description in the species record. It originally typically comes from the Wikipedia article of the species which is indeed sometimes outdated. Posted 3 years ago
    1. View gary fast's profile
      gary fast
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      Many thanks! Gary Posted 3 years ago
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    gary fast
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    This female may be laying eggs! Posted 3 years ago

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The Pacific Forktail

The Pacific Forktail (Ischnura cervula) is a damselfly of the western United States and Canada.

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Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
Species identified by gary fast
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By gary fast

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Uploaded Jul 9, 2022. Captured Jul 9, 2022 10:18 in 324P+3V Mansons Landing, BC, Canada.
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  • E-M5MarkIII
  • f/11.0
  • 1/320s
  • ISO640
  • 400mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.