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The Rota blue damselfly (Ischnura luta) (dulalas Luta, dulalas Luuta) is a small damselfly endemic to the island of Rota and found within the stream ecosystem. The species is relatively small in size, with males measuring 1.3 in (34 mm) in body length, with forewings and hindwings 0.7 in (18 mm) and 0.67 in (17 mm) in length, respectively. Both sexes are predominantly blue in color, particularly the thorax and portions of the males abdomen are brilliant, iridescent blue. Both sexes have a yellow and black head with some yellow coloration on the abdomen. Females of this species may be distinguished by their slightly smaller size and somewhat paler blue body color (Polhemus et al. 2000, pp. 18). There have been no studies of the ecology or life history of the species to date (Polhemus et al. 2000).
Scientific Name
Ischnura
Common Name
Rota blue damselfly
FWS Category
Insects
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