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Attenuated bluet

Attenuated bluet

Enallagma daeckii

A species of Bluets

Enallagma daeckii, the attenuated bluet, is a species of narrow-winged damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae. It is found in North America. The IUCN conservation status of Enallagma daeckii is "LC", least concern, with no immediate threat to the species' survival. The population is stable.

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Attributes of Attenuated bluet
Colors
Bronze
Blue
Habitat
pine barren; sandy pond; seep; sand-bottomed lake; wooded area; shrubby margin
Adult Food Sources
Flying insects, mosquitoes, flies, mayflies, moths
Larva Food Source
Aquatic insect larvae, small fish, tadpoles, zooplankton, small crustaceans
Non-poisonous
The Attenuated bluet is non-toxic and generally doesn't pose a risk to human health. No need for excessive worry.
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
The Attenuated bluet typically preys on other arthropods and does not directly affect plants.
Biting animal or pet
Yes
Mouthparts Type
Chewing mouthparts
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Species Status of Attenuated bluet
Common and widespread
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Distribution Area of Attenuated bluet
Eastern United States
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Life Cycle of Attenuated bluet
Egg Initially, the eggs are laid in water or on aquatic plants. As embryonic development progresses, the eggs of attenuated bluet change color and size slightly before hatching. They provide the necessary nutrients for the naiad to develop.
Naiad Upon hatching, the attenuated bluet naiad is primarily aquatic and resembles a miniature adult without wings. As it grows, it molts several times, increasing in size and gradually developing wing pads.
Adult Emerging from the final molt, the adult attenuated bluet's development is characterized by functional wings and reproductive organs. The body is elongated and slender, typically with vivid colors, indicating sexual maturity and readiness for reproduction.
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Predators of Attenuated bluet Larvae
Frogs and toads, birds, larger aquatic insects, fish
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Scientific Classification of Attenuated bluet
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Youth Habitat of Attenuated bluet
Freshwater Habitats
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Adult Habitat of Attenuated bluet
Freshwater Habitats, Wetlands, Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies
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How Can You Attract Attenuated bluet
Since attenuated bluet are predators, they do not respond to traditional bait traps. Observing prey insects may indirectly lead to finding attenuated bluet.
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Habitat Preferences of Attenuated bluet Through Different Life Stages
The naiads of attenuated bluet are aquatic, so they are typically found in the shallow parts of freshwater ecosystems such as ponds, lakes, and slow-flowing streams, where they cling to submerged vegetation or debris. For finding the naiads, one should search these water bodies, sifting through plant matter near the shore. Adult attenuated bluet are often encountered in areas surrounding the same bodies of water where they developed as naiads, including meadows, grasslands, or fields with plenty of flying insects to feed on. To spot adult attenuated bluet, one should visit these habitats on sunny days when they are most active, often observed perching on vegetation or patrolling the water's edge.
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How and Where Can You Find Attenuated bluet at Different Life Stages
Egg Attenuated bluet eggs are laid in aquatic environments. To find them, search in the shallow edges of ponds or streams, looking for clusters attached to submerged vegetation.
Naiad Attenuated bluet naiads reside underwater. They can be found by carefully inspecting aquatic vegetation, rocks, and debris in clean, slow-moving bodies of water.
Adult During emergence, attenuated bluet transition from naiads to adults. This typically occurs on plant stems or other vertical substrates near water. Search these areas at dawn or dusk for best chances of observing emergence.
Adult attenuated bluet can be spotted in flight or perched on vegetation near water bodies. Look for them by walking slowly along the edges of bodies of water, and watch for their characteristic hovering flight.
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Predators of Pests
Predators of Pests
Stage
Adults, Naiads
Diets
Mosquitoes, Larval Aquatic Insect
Attenuated bluet exhibits remarkable hunting tactics both as a naiad and as an adult. As naiads in the water, they master ambush, seizing unsuspecting prey with their labium. Adults engage in agile flight to snatch aerial prey like mosquitoes. This predation serves primarily for self-sustenance.
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