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Sparkling Jewelwing

Calopteryx xanthostoma

About

A southwestern European demoiselle closely related to the Banded Demoiselle. Males have broad dark wing bands and a distinctive yellow underside to the mouth.

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It can be distinguished from the Banded Demoiselle by the yellow underside of its lower lip.