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Leptobasis lucifer
Lucifer Swampdamsel
Leptobasis lucifer is a narrow-winged damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae. It is relatively long and slender compared to other damselflies. The species is found in swampy woodland habitats in Central America, southern Mexico, and locally in southern Florida. Males are distinguished by black striping on a green thorax and a bright red patch near the end of the abdomen. Females exhibit considerable color variation, ranging from dull greenish-brown to blue, reddish-orange, or green with a blue abdominal ring.