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Neotropical bluet

Neotropical bluet

Enallagma novaehispaniae

A species of Bluets

The scientific name of the species was first validly published in 1907 by Calvert.

General Info About Neotropical bluet
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Attributes of Neotropical bluet
Habitat
running water
Adult Food Sources
Flying insects, mosquitoes, butterflies, moths, smaller dragonflies
Larva Food Source
Aquatic invertebrates, larval insects, small fish, tadpoles, zooplankton
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
The Neotropical 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 Neotropical bluet typically preys on other arthropods and does not directly affect plants.
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Species Status of Neotropical bluet
It is found in Central America, North America, and South America.
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Distribution Area of Neotropical bluet
Central America, North America, South America
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Life Cycle of Neotropical bluet
Egg Eggs are laid in water or on vegetation near water. They are typically small and inconspicuous, with a gelatinous coating for protection.
Naiad After hatching, the naiad neotropical bluet typically has an elongated body, lacks wings, and is aquatic, possessing gills for respiration. It undergoes several molts and increases in size.
Adult The transformed adult neotropical bluet possesses large, transparent wings and a slender body adapted for flight. Its coloration is often vibrant, and it focuses on mating and laying eggs.
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Adult Size of Neotropical bluet
3 - 3.5 cm
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Predators of Neotropical bluet Larvae
Backswimmers, beetles, fish, frogs, newts, salamanders, tadpoles, water bugs, water scorpions
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Predators of Adult Neotropical bluet
Birds, dragonflies, frogs, spiders, wasps
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Scientific Classification of Neotropical bluet
Tips for Finding Neotropical bluet
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Youth Habitat of Neotropical bluet
Freshwater Habitats
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Adult Habitat of Neotropical bluet
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Freshwater Habitats, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Savannas, Mangroves and Coastal Wetlands
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How Can You Attract Neotropical bluet
Since neotropical bluet are predatory insects that feed on a variety of small aquatic organisms, setting up traps that mimic the presence of prey or using visual lures that attract them due to their hunting instincts could be a way to find them. However, actual bait or food traps are not commonly used to attract neotropical bluet, as their hunting is more opportunistic and visually guided.
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Habitat Preferences of Neotropical bluet Through Different Life Stages
The naiads of neotropical bluet are aquatic, residing in a variety of fresh water habitats including slow-flowing streams, ponds, and lakes where they cling to submerged vegetation and debris. The naiads prefer shallower regions where they can hunt small aquatic organisms. Adults are typically found in open areas around the same bodies of water, often seen resting on emergent plants and flying near the water surface in search of mates or prey. To find these stages, one might explore the edges of ponds, lakeshores and stream banks, inspecting plants just above the waterline for adults and probing underwater vegetation for the naiads.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Neotropical bluet
The best time to find neotropical bluet is during warm and sunny days, especially in the late morning and early afternoon when the temperatures are higher and the insects are most active. This is when adult neotropical bluet are most likely to be seen hunting or mating.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Neotropical bluet
Warm, sunny, and calm weather provides the ideal conditions for finding neotropical bluet. Heavy rains, strong winds, or cold temperatures can decrease their activity levels and make it more challenging to locate them.
Are Neotropical bluet harmful?
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Beneficial Effects of Neotropical bluet
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Predators of Pests
Predators of Pests
Purpose
Feed Itself
Diets
Mosquito Larvae, Aquatic Insects
Neotropical bluet is a skilled hunter, both as a naiad in aquatic habitats and as an adult in the air. Its diet mainly consists of mosquito larvae and various aquatic insects. Notably, as a naiad, neotropical bluet possesses an extendable lower jaw that ensnares prey with speed and precision unique to the Odonata order.
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