Calopterygidae is the family of Broad-winged Damselflies, which includes Jewelwings. There are about 100 species and are found everywhere except Antarctica, along rivers and streams. Males are metallic and usually have more colorful wings than females.

List of Species

Order ODONATA (dragonflies & damselflies)

Suborder ZYGOPTERA (damselflies)

Family Calopterygidae (BROAD-WINGED DAMSELFLIES)

Calopteryx inequale RIVER JEWELWING

Calopteryx dimidiata SPARKLING JEWELWING

Calopteryx maculata EBONY JEWELWING

Hetaerina americana AMERICAN RUBYSPOT

Hetaerina capitalis~ RUBYSPOT

Hetaerina titia SMOKY RUBYSPOT

Calopterygidae nymph

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