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Marsh bluet

Marsh bluet

Enallagma ebrium

A species of Bluets

It is a smaller species of bluets, with a size of 2.5 - 3.5 cm in length. Adult – Male marsh bluets have a blue thorax with a broad black stripe above and has two black shoulder stripes. Its slender abdomen is mostly blue with black marks along the top and with a black tip. The large eyes are dark blue-black with small, tear-shaped postocular spots. The thorax of the female is similar to the male only its tan or blue-green and black instead of blue and black. Its abdomen is mostly black above and tan or blue-green below. Its large eyes are brown and yellowish. Naiad – The naiad is small about 1.6 - 2 cm in length. It has the typical slender shape of an immature damselfly. The naiad is light to dark brown in color.

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Attributes of Marsh bluet
Colors
Black
Blue
Habitat
marshy pond
Adult Food Sources
Flying insects, mosquitoes, flies, mayflies, moths
Larva Food Source
Small aquatic invertebrates, mosquito larvae, daphnia, tadpoles, worms
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
The Marsh 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 Marsh bluet
It is found in the United States and Canada.
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Distribution Area of Marsh bluet
United States, Canada
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Life Cycle of Marsh bluet
Egg After hatching, the naiads known as 'naiads' emerge, bearing little resemblance to adults. They are usually underwater, the color is muted, and their shape is adapted for an aquatic environment.
Naiad The marsh bluet move through multiple instars, molting and growing, gradually developing wings and other adult features. They are aquatic predators, changing in color and shape with each molt.
Adult Emerging from the final molt, the adult marsh bluet display vibrant colors, fully formed wings, and mature reproductive organs. They are now aerial, focusing on mating and the cycle's perpetuation.
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Adult Size of Marsh bluet
1.6 - 2 cm
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Predators of Marsh bluet Larvae
Aquatic insects (e.g., other dragonfly larvae), fish species, tadpoles, water birds, amphibians
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Scientific Classification of Marsh bluet
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Youth Habitat of Marsh bluet
Freshwater Habitats
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Adult Habitat of Marsh bluet
Freshwater Habitats
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How Can You Attract Marsh bluet
No specific trap food is applicable as marsh bluet primarily preys on live insects. However, creating an environment attractive to small insects can indirectly serve as a lure.
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Habitat Preferences of Marsh bluet Through Different Life Stages
The different growth and development stages of marsh bluet are commonly found in distinct yet characteristic aquatic habitats. Eggs are deposited in submerged aquatic plants in placid waters such as ponds and lakesides. The naiads, also referred to as naiads, inhabit the benthic zones of these water bodies, hiding among detritus and preying on small aquatic organisms. As they transition into adulthood, they emerge and take to the air, flying adeptly in areas around water sources, darting over the surface where they often return to breed. To look for these stages, one should carefully inspect the respective habitats: submerged plant matter for eggs, pond or lake beds for naiads, and proximal airspaces for adults.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Marsh bluet
The best time to find adult marsh bluet is usually on warm, sunny days from late morning to mid-afternoon when they are most active. For finding naiads, any time is suitable as long as their aquatic habitats are accessible.
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Predators of Pests
Predators of Pests
Stage
Adults, Naiads
Purpose
Feed Itself
The dazzling marsh bluet is a master hunter both in its naiad and adult stages. In the water, the voracious naiads ambush prey, while adults deftly snatch insects mid-flight. Feeding primarily to sustain themselves, they exhibit a particular appetite for mosquitoes, benefiting ecosystems by helping control these pests.
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