Enallagma vernale

Gloyd, 1943

Vernal Bluet

Enallagma vernale, commonly known as the vernal bluet, is a in the Coenagrionidae. The species was described by Gloyd in 1943 and is found in North America. The IUCN lists it as Least Concern with a stable and no immediate threats to survival. Like other members of the Enallagma, it belongs to a diverse group of that has been intensively studied for and .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Enallagma vernale: /ɛˈnæləɡmə vərˈnɑːli/

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Distribution

Recorded from North America, with specific presence documented in Vermont, United States. The ' "vernal" suggests spring association, though this has not been explicitly verified in available sources.

Similar Taxa

  • Enallagma civileBoth are narrow-winged damselflies in the Enallagma found in North America. E. civile (familiar bluet) has been studied extensively for its and climate change responses, while E. vernale appears to have a more restricted distribution.
  • Enallagma spp.The Enallagma contains numerous similar-looking bluet that require careful examination for proper identification. Rosser Garrison's 1984 taxonomic revision of Enallagma provides the authoritative framework for distinguishing .

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