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  Sparkling Jewelwing
            Calopteryx dimidiata Burmeister, 1839

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Range & Habitat:

Occurs locally throughout the coastal plain, usually in the Pine Barrens.

Found along streams and rivers, usually near stands of eelgrass.

 

  

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Description:

Similar to River Jewelwing, but the ranges are not known to overlap.

One of our few kinky odonates; see the insert photos.

 

Conservation Status:

State: S3 - Rare in New Jersey

Global: G5 - Secure globally, but possibly rare in parts of its range

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Flight season:

Early Date: 5/24
Late Date: 9/11

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Flight Season
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Number of Records
12 
0 
3 12 9 3 1
J F M A M J J A S O N D

Months

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Date, distribution, and status data courtesy of Allen Barlow, NJOS
© 2006 Jim Bangma, NJOS  Comments or suggestions?  Use the Feedback Form