Common Blue Damselflies

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Scientific name:  Enallagma cyathigerum

Size:  Wingspan approximately 40mm

Distribution:  Found throughout the UK

Months seen:  May to September

Habitat:  Ponds, lakes, rivers and streams

Food:  Small flying insects

Special features:  The male Common Blue damselfly has an all blue abdomen with black markings.  The female can can have a creamy-yellow or greyish blue abdomen with black markings.  Both the male and female have a single stripe on the side of the thorax.

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• UK Safari Damselflies Section
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