Species Map
Where to See White-legged Damselfly
| Latin Name | Platycnemis pennipes |
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| Habitat | Mainly found along slow-flowing lowland streams and rivers, sometimes on canals or ponds. |
| Status & Distribution | Not found in Scotland, or north of the Humber in England; has a south-westerly distribution in Wales. Overall the species has increased in occupancy since 1970; however, it also appears to have been lost from some of its historic strongholds in England. |
| Similar Species | May be confused with other blue and black species of Damselfly. White-legged Damselfly can be distinguished by itd:
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| Species Group | Damselflies |