Ischnura kellicotti

(Lilypad Forktail)

Ischnura kellicotti is known from scattered localities throughout Alabama and the eastern part of Mississippi. This species inhabits ponds, lakes, and stream backwaters with abundant floating aquatic vegetation, which almost always includes water lilies (Nymphaea). The adults perch, mate, and oviposit on the lily pads, and the greenish nymphs live on the underside of the pads. Females can be found in two distinct color forms: the younger females are orange, and the older females are a pale pruinose blue. This species seems to be particularly susceptible to parasitic mite infestations.

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Ischnura kellicotti, male

ALABAMA, Bibb County


Ischnura kellicotti, male

SOUTH CAROLINA, Chesterfield County


Ischnura kellicotti, female

ALABAMA, Bibb County


Ischnura kellicotti, female

ALABAMA, Bibb County


Ischnura kellicotti, mating pair

ALABAMA, Bibb County


Ischnura kellicotti, nymph

ALABAMA, Bibb County