Early Arroyo Bluet, Enallagma praevarum, in Maricopa Co., AZ
January 17, 2015
Species: Arroyo Bluet
Location: Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
The earliest date of the year that the Arroyo Bluet has been recorded in Arizona is 17 January (2009; Richard Bailowitz, pers. comm.). A male of this species, shown below, was found on the same calendar date in 2015 at the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area (Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ).