A Big Bluet damselfly (Enallagma durum) spotted along the shore of Accotink Bay. This individual is a male, as indicated by its blue coloration; it is shown eating a smaller winged insect.
Habitat: Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge, a 1,200 acre preserve located at Army Garrison Fort Belvoir, Fairfax County, Virginia USA.
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