Where to See
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Latin Name | Coenagrion hastulatum |
Habitat | This species is restricted in the UK to sedge-fringed lochans in the Scottish Highlands. |
Status & Distribution | Rare and local. This species is restricted in the UK to the Scottish Highlands. This is a Red Data Book species. |
Similar Species |
This species is easily confused with the other members of the genus Coenagrion and with the Common Blue Damselfly Enallagma cyathigerum . Look at S2 (on the males) for distinguishing characters. Northern Damselfly is a weak flyer and has a very restricted range. The females can be particularly tricky to distinguish apart. |
Species Group | Damselflies |
Identification Notes |
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Larval Information | Length: 14-15mm Antennae with 6 segments and prominent spotting on the head. Caudal lamellae long and narrow with distinct, dark nodal constriction and dark nodal line. |