Rambur's Forktail (Ischnura ramburii)

In NC, this variably sized damselfly is found mostly in the eastern half of the state.
Rambur's Forktail (Ischnura ramburii) Rambur's Forktail (Ischnura ramburii)
Brunswick Co., NC
25 Aug 2007

Female with male-like coloration

Rambur's Forktail (Ischnura ramburii) Rambur's Forktail (Ischnura ramburii)
Brunswick Co., NC
25 Aug 2007

Female with male-like coloration

Rambur's Forktail (Ischnura ramburii) Rambur's Forktail (Ischnura ramburii)
Brunswick Co., NC
25 Aug 2007

Orange form female

Rambur's Forktail (Ischnura ramburii) Rambur's Forktail (Ischnura ramburii)
Brunswick Co., NC
25 Aug 2007

Rambur's Forktail (Ischnura ramburii) Rambur's Forktail (Ischnura ramburii)
Hyde Co., NC
16 Sep 2006

Note that abdomenal segment 8 is all blue.

Rambur's Forktail (Ischnura ramburii) Rambur's Forktail (Ischnura ramburii)
New Hanover Co., NC
23 Sep 2006
Rambur's Forktail (Ischnura ramburii) Rambur's Forktail (Ischnura ramburii)
Harnett Co., NC
3 Sep 2006
Rambur's Forktail (Ischnura ramburii) Kissimmee Prairie State Preserve, FL
12 Aug 2003
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