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Rambur's Forktail

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail is a tiny dragonfly that loves to flutter around water. With its bright blue body and delicate wings, it is a beautiful sight to see near ponds and streams.

Habitat: Wetlands

Appearance

The Rambur's Forktail is a slender damselfly, with males often displaying a vibrant blue thorax and abdomen, contrasted by black segments. Females can vary from greenish to orange or blue. Its distinctive two-toned wing spots and the male's forked tail-end help distinguish it.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderOdonataFamilyCoenagrionidaeGenusIschnura
Rambur's Forktail
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Rambur's Forktail

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

8

Interesting facts

Damselflies like this can rotate their heads almost 180 degrees to look around!

They have nearly 360-degree vision, seeing almost everything around them!

Unlike dragonflies, damselflies often hold their wings folded together over their back when resting.

Young Rambur's Forktails live underwater as fierce, gilled predators!

Special abilities

Ability

Underwater Survivor

Rambur's Forktail larvae can breathe underwater using special gills because this adaptation helps them thrive as aquatic predators before becoming adults.

Ability

Quick-Change Artist

Rambur's Forktail females can be several different colors, like green, orange, or blue, which helps them avoid unwanted attention from males.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
30-45 mm
Size
25-35 mm
Lifespan
20-60 days
Flight Speed
5-15 km/h
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

Rambur's Forktails are tiny insect hunters, using their agility to catch small flying prey.

Age differences: Larvae are aquatic predators, eating tiny water insects; adults hunt flying insects in the air.

Primary Foods

  • mosquitos
  • gnats
  • small flies
  • aphids

Foraging Method

  • Pursuit

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Be gentle and quiet when watching dragonflies so you don't scare them away.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Rambur's Forktail?

The easiest way to identify Rambur's Forktail is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

What is Rambur's Forktail's wingspan?

30-45 mm

How big is Rambur's Forktail?

25-35 mm

How long does Rambur's Forktail live?

20-60 days

How fast can Rambur's Forktail fly?

5-15 km/h

What does Rambur's Forktail eat?

Rambur's Forktails are tiny insect hunters, using their agility to catch small flying prey.

Where is Rambur's Forktail usually found?

Wetlands

How does Rambur's Forktail hunt?

Pursuit

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