Where to See Blue-tailed Damselfly

Latin NameIschnura elegans
Habitat

Found in a very wide range of lowland habitats including brackish or polluted water where it may be the only species present.

Status & Distribution

Abundant throughout Britain.

Similar Species

Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly

Its bright abdomen spot is lower down on segment 9.

 

Red-eyed Damselfly

Red eyes and its bright abdomen spot is lower down on segment 9-10.

 

Small Red-eyed Damselfly

Red eyes and its bright abdomen spot is lower down on segment 9-10.

 

Species GroupDamselflies