Orange Bluet
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Orange Bluet
enallagma signatum
The Orange Bluet is a colorful dragonfly that loves to flutter around ponds and streams. With its bright orange and blue colors, it's like a little flying gem in nature!
Habitat: Near ponds, streams, and wetlands, often resting on plants.
Appearance
The Orange Bluet is a slender damselfly, with males sporting a striking bright orange or red base to their abdomen, contrasting with a blue-tipped end and black markings. Its thorax is black with green or yellow stripes. Females are typically duller, often yellowish-brown with similar black patterns.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderOdonataFamilyCoenagrionidaeGenusEnallagma
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Male Orange Bluets use their bright colors to show off and attract a mate.
Their babies, called nymphs, live underwater for up to a year before transforming!
These tiny insects have six legs, but they're mostly used for perching, not walking far!
They often fly tandem in a 'heart shape' when mating, a truly unique sight!
Special abilities
Ability
Underwater Gills
Orange Bluet larvae can breathe underwater using special gills that help them survive for months in ponds.
Ability
Super Sight
Orange Bluet has huge compound eyes that help them spot tiny flying insects from far away while hunting.
Ability
Swift Navigator
Orange Bluet can hover and dart quickly through the air, helping them catch prey and escape from predators.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 35-45 mm
- Size
- 28-38 mm
- Lifespan
- 20-45 days
- Flight Speed
- 5-10 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Orange Bluets are tiny insect hunters, munching on small flying bugs.
Age differences: Larvae eat aquatic invertebrates; adults eat flying insects.
Primary Foods
- mosquitoes
- gnats
- small flies
- midges
- aphids
Foraging Method
- Pursuit
Ecological connections
hunts
Common Malaria Mosquito
Anopheles quadrimaculatus
as prey for adults
eaten by
American Bullfrog
Rana catesbeiana
as a food source
eaten by
Mosquitofish
Gambusia affinis
larval stage is prey
eaten by
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Prothonotary Warbler
Protonotaria citrea
provides food
Traits
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Aquatic
Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Blue DragonflyLittle BluetOrange Dragonfly
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange Bluet's wingspan?
35-45 mm
How big is Orange Bluet?
28-38 mm
How long does Orange Bluet live?
20-45 days
How fast can Orange Bluet fly?
5-10 km/h
What does Orange Bluet eat?
Orange Bluets are tiny insect hunters, munching on small flying bugs.
Where is Orange Bluet usually found?
Near ponds, streams, and wetlands, often resting on plants.
How does Orange Bluet hunt?
Pursuit
How many legs does Orange Bluet have?
6
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