Identification

Field Marks

• Average adult size is approximately 2.7 inches
• Pale blue eyes and face
• Crossline on face
• Broad T-spot on top of face
• Unique thoracic pattern on the side
• Front thoracic stripe shaped like a backward question mark. Rear stripe triangular with the point at the bottom
• Uniquely shaped spots between thoracic stripes
• The side of abdominal segment 1 is mostly blue
• Abdomen brown-black with a series of white and purple spots on the top
• Paddle style claspers

Behavior

Males typically patrol the shorelines of wetland habitat during the afternoon. They usually fly low, close to the water and vegetation, often stopping to hover. Foraging usually occurs along streams and woodland clearings, often joining in swarms with other species in the evenings

Habitat

Small lakes and ponds with an abundance of water lilies, often bordered by bogs

Reproduction

Females lay eggs alone in mud or aquatic vegetation.