Bug FAQLucifer Swampdamsel
Leptobasis lucifer · Order: Odonata · Family: Coenagrionidae
They live in swampy woodland areas such as cypress swamps, hunting near trees and hovering over leaves. The species occurs in Central America, southern Mexico, and locally in southern Florida.
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Life cycle
Adult females have a large ovipositor, and immature individuals of both sexes show pale bluish coloration instead of the green patches seen in adults.
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Where it comes from
They are found in Central America, the southern part of Mexico, and locally in southern Florida.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 1 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Florida.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
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Months it is reported in the US
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Questions people ask
Where can I find lucifer swampdamsels?
They occur in Central America, southern Mexico, and locally in southern Florida.
Source: Wikipedia
What habitats do lucifer swampdamsels prefer?
They favor swampy woodland areas such as cypress swamps and hunt near trees, hovering over leaves.
Source: Wikipedia
Same family (Coenagrionidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leptobasis_lucifer
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