Little Blue Dragonlet (Erythrodiplax minuscula)

Little Blue Dragonlet (Erythrodiplax minuscula)

Columbus Co., NC 9/28/2013.

Little Blue Dragonlet (Erythrodiplax minuscula)

Could be confused with the Elfin Skimmer, which is also tiny and blue, but differs in abdomen shape, and color of the face, pterostigmas, and abdomen tip.

Male, Craven Co., NC 9/6/03.

Little Blue Dragonlet (Erythrodiplax minuscula)

Moore Co., NC 7/1/07.

Little Blue Dragonlet (Erythrodiplax minuscula)
New Hanover Co., NC 8/23/03.

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