Ischnura ramburii

Description:

Rambur's ForktailCoenagrionidae (Narrow-winged Damselflies)Introduced to the Hawaiian Islands c.1973Aiea, OahuMost of the introduced species of damselflies are smaller than the native damsel's or pinao ula (Megalagrion spp.).www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/4734446328/in/photolist-...Not sure why, but this tiny gem, a male, came to rest on my thumb during my lunch break outside. He stayed there for several minutes--long enough to get many closeup shots--before flying off.