McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / EbonyJewelWingFemale
DRAGONFLY, DAMSELFLY & MAYFLY GALLERY
Information: MCCD # (815) 338-6223

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EbonyJewelWingFemale Common Name:
Ebony Jewelwing Damselfly (Female)
 
 
Scientific Name: Calopteryx maculata

 

Length or Size: Body Length = 1.6 - 1.75"

 

Comment: Female's body is brownish with glisting white spot near end of fore wing front margin. Adults eat small insects, including aphids. Also known as Black-winged Damselfly.