Superb Jewelwing
Encyclopedia
The Superb Jewelwings are found in Georgia
and West Virginia
through New England
to New Brunswick
in Canada
. Of all members of the damselfly family Calopterygidae
this species has the most narrow wings. It is overall a large species of damselflies, growing to lengths of 49–61 mm. C. amata damselflies perch on alders and other riverside plants. They dart out to capture prey, then return to their perch. The Superb Jewelwing flight season is mid May to late July.
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
and West Virginia
West Virginia
West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian and Southeastern regions of the United States, bordered by Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Ohio to the northwest, Pennsylvania to the northeast and Maryland to the east...
through New England
New England
New England is a region in the northeastern corner of the United States consisting of the six states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut...
to New Brunswick
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. Of all members of the damselfly family Calopterygidae
Calopterygidae
Calopterygidae are a family of damselflies in the order Odonata and are commonly known as broad-winged damselflies or demoiselles. These rather large damselflies have wingspans of 5–8 cm and they're often metallic-coloured. The family contains some 150 species...
this species has the most narrow wings. It is overall a large species of damselflies, growing to lengths of 49–61 mm. C. amata damselflies perch on alders and other riverside plants. They dart out to capture prey, then return to their perch. The Superb Jewelwing flight season is mid May to late July.