Kingdom Animalia Order Odonata Family Calopterygidae Scientific name Calopteryx angustipennis Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Suborder Zygoptera Genus Calopteryx Higher classification Calopteryx | |
Similar Calopteryx, Damselfly, Odonate, Superb jewelwing, Calopterygidae | ||
Calopteryx angustipennis is a species of damselfly in the family Calopterygidae known commonly as the Appalachian jewelwing. It is endemic to the United States, where it occurs in the southeastern and eastern states as far north as New York. It lives near rivers and streams, especially near riffles.
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