| ADULT |
Wingspan - 41mm. Approximate overall length -
33mm. Another dainty blue damselfly that needs careful scrutiny
before a true ID can take place. The males have an all blue
segment 8 with segment 9 partially so. Segment 2 has a U-shaped
marking that can be thickened and joined to the lower apical band.
Females are mainly black with blue or green sides to the thorax. |
| LARVA |
20-26mm when fully grown. Located
amongst vegetation below water. |
| BEHAVIOUR |
Usually quite abundant where found.
Mature specimens can be observed around water margins mating and laying
eggs. |
| HABITAT |
Has a preference for small sheltered areas
such as garden ponds, ditches, park ponds and water meadows. Often
seen around grassy areas near water |
| FLIGHT PERIOD |
Mid May to Mid August |
| STATUS |
Common but local in Scotland. |
