Enallagma recurvatum

Davis, 1913

Pine Barrens Bluet, Pale Barrens Bluet

Enallagma recurvatum is a small to the United States. It inhabits freshwater lakes, particularly in pine barrens and similar sandy, acidic lake systems. The is considered threatened due to loss from development, water quality degradation, and shoreline alteration. Its restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it vulnerable to environmental changes.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Enallagma recurvatum: /ɛnəˈlæɡmə rɪˈkɜrvətəm/

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Habitat

Freshwater lakes, particularly those in pine barrens with sandy, acidic substrates. Associated with clear, oligotrophic lakes having emergent vegetation along shorelines.

Distribution

to the United States. Found in the eastern and southeastern regions, with records from New Jersey pine barrens southward. Distribution records indicate presence in North America.

Human Relevance

Subject to conservation concern due to threatened status from loss. Habitat degradation from shoreline development, nutrient pollution, and water level fluctuations pose risks to .

Similar Taxa

Enallagma civileBoth are small blue in the Enallagma found in North American freshwater . E. civile is a widespread , while E. recurvatum has a more restricted range and specialized lake habitat requirements.
Enallagma hageniAnother Enallagma with overlapping geographic range. E. recurvatum can be distinguished by its more slender build and preference for acidic, sandy-bottomed lakes characteristic of pine barrens.