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Southern Sprite
Nehalennia integricollis
The Southern Sprite (Nehalennia integricollis) is a widespread tiny damselfly of the eastern United States. It is a common species on many ponds and marshes. The first shot on this page, of a pair in tandem, was taken in Taylor Co., Georgia, in July, 2005. This digital image was taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark II and EF 300mm F/4 L IS lens with a 2X extender and 580 EX flash.
The next 9 images of Southern Sprite were taken in the Angelina National Forest, Jasper Co., Texas, in June, 2009, with a Canon EOS 1D Mark III and EF 300mm F/4 l IS lens and 2X extender and 580 flash. The first 3 images show mature males.
 
The next two images show pairs in tandem.
The male shown here was perched on a grass blade next to a drop of dew. Note the water mites under the abdomen of this individual.
On the right is a young female on a grass blade covered with dew.
The next 2 shots show mature females.
The young male Southern Sprite on the right was in the Angelina National Forest, Jasper Co., Texas, in April, 2011. This shot was taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark IV and a Sigma 50-500mm lens and Canon 580 flash.
Southern Sprite
Nehalennia integricollis
male
Gus Engling W.M.A.,
Anderson Co., Texas
9 June 2013