Spreadwing Damselflies

Amberwinged Spreadwing Female teneral

The Damselflies, like other full metamorphosis insects, must remain semi-inactive while their exoskeleton forms after molting.  Their appearance changes during this period and they are difficult to identify.  I have noticed that during this period they land and hold their wings spread but then they fold them like other dragonflies.

Amberwinged Spreadwing Female teneral

If I remember correctly, these first two are of the same individual.

Slender Spreadwing Female

I think that this one may be teneral as well. I am becoming more aware of the Spreadwing Dragonflies or we have more than we used to.

Slender Spreadwing Male

This image demonstrates the characteristic light colored (pale vein) wing tips of both sexes.

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