Range & Habitat:

Reported throughout northern New Jersey, so far it has not been found on the coastal plain.

Generally found along large rivers, but also occurs along lakes in the highlands region.

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female lateral

Description:

Mostly dark, with dark blue eyes and a bit of lighter coloring on the lower thorax.  Blue on the abdomen restricted to small basal rings and small spots on S8 & 9

Blue-tipped Dancer has (believe it or not) a blue tip to the abdomen rather than the tiny blue spots.

Conservation Status:

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

Flight season:

Early Date: 6/15
Late Date: 9/27

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