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Forum: Bug and Insect IdentificationReplies: 2, Views: 26
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damz68
Greenville, SC

April 24, 2008
9:38 PM

Post #4860137

Hello,

I hope you all can help me ID this Damselfly. It was found in the mountains of South Carolina at a beaver pond. I normally have no trouble ID'ing critters but a lot of the Damsels look similer. I dont think Damsels are considered "Garden" insects and hope this forum is broader than its title. If not, could someone direct me to a forum that could help?

Thank You All,
Derek

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carmen57
Santa Teresa
(Venezuela)

April 30, 2008
9:46 AM

Post #4886492

Have you try in what's that bug?
[HYPERLINK@www.whatsthatbug.com]
bug guide is a useful page, too
[HYPERLINK@bugguide.net]
fly_girl
The Woodlands, TX
(Zone 8b)

April 30, 2008
4:54 PM

Post #4888397

I consider the Damsels garden critters and fit in perfectly here on this forum. They are hard to id without being in hand, but, to me this one looks close to a Sedge Sprite. Could the top of the thorax been an iridescent green?

I'm guessing here...but it could be in the Nehalennia sp.

Here's a N. irene:

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