| Superb Jewelwing | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Suborder: | Zygoptera |
| Family: | Calopterygidae |
| Genus: | Calopteryx |
| Species: | C. amata |
| Binomial name | |
| Calopteryx amata (Hagen, 1889) |
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The Superb Jewelwings (Calopteryx amata) are found in Georgia and West Virginia through New England to New Brunswick in Canada. Of all members of the damselfly family Calopterygidae this species has the most narrow wings. It is overall a large species of damselflies, growing to lengths of 49–61 mm. C. amata damselflies perch on alders and other riverside plants. They dart out to capture prey, then return to their perch. The Superb Jewelwing flight season is mid May to late July.