Sedge sprite
The sedge sprite is a species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae.
Identification
On male sedge sprites, the thorax is bright green above and black above blue or yellow-green on the sides. His abdomen is dark iridescent green and has a blue tip with dark green spots. His large eyes are black above blue with a thin blue bar across the top of the head. On female sedge sprites, the back of the thorax is dark green and the sides are yellowish. Her abdomen is dark above and yellowish below. Her large eyes are greenish or yellowish.Diet
The sedge sprite feeds on insects. This damselfly flight pattern is low, in and out of vegetation away from open water.Size
The sedge sprite is a rather small damselfly in size. It has an average length of 1-1.5 inches.Habitat
The sedge sprite is usually found along vernal pools, marshes and grassy ponds.Distribution
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