Orange Bluet Enallagma signatum
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OrderDragonflies and Damselflies (Odonata)
FamilyNarrow-winged Damselflies (Coenagrionidae)
GenusBluets (Enallagma)
This damselfly breaks the typical bluet color scheme in the best way: splashing orange pigmentation across segments that its relatives would color blue. Part of the diverse Coenagrionidae family, the orange bluet stands out dramatically in any damselfly lineup.
Bluets are among the most abundant and recognizable damselflies, making this colorful variant a special find. When you spot orange on a bluet, you've found something worth remembering.
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