Calopteryx maculata
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Calopteryx maculata , in North America known as "Black-winged damselfly 'or' Ebony Jewelwing" is a dragonfly from the family of calopterygidae (Calopterygidae) which is spread over large parts of North America.
features
Calopteryx maculata reaches a body length of 40 to 46 millimeters. The body of the males is metallic green, that of the females dark brown with no metallic shimmer. The wings of the males are black without a color band, in the females they are dark brown, translucent with white spots on the wing tip.
The larvae are light brown with dark brown spots and yellow-brown to orange-colored legs.
distribution and habitat
The distribution area of Calopteryx maculata extends over large parts of North America. They live mainly on the banks of slowly flowing rivers.
Way of life
Like other members of the genus Calopteryx , the adult dragonflies have a fluttering, butterfly-like flight. They feed on small flying insects, and they also prey on aphids . The larvae hunt small underwater insects and their larvae.
The females place their eggs one by one in soft parts of the plant in slow-flowing water, while the males usually stay nearby.
Systematics
Calopteryx maculata is one of 26 species of the genus Calopteryx known to date .
supporting documents
- ↑ a b c d e Lorus Milne, Margery Milne: Field Guide to Insects and Spiders. National Audubon Society, Chantacleer Press, 1980; Pp. 382-383. ISBN 0-394-50763-0 .
- ^ Martin Schorr, Martin Lindeboom, Dennis Paulson: World Odonata List. Update from October 2, 2011 ( download ).
literature
- Lorus Milne, Margery Milne: Field Guide to Insects and Spiders. National Audubon Society, Chantacleer Press, 1980; Pp. 382-383. ISBN 0-394-50763-0 .
