Very similar to the more common Blue-tailed Damselfly.
Male: mostly black with a small blue patch at the end of the abdomen.
Female: mostly black and green-brown on the underside. Immature females bright orange.
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| Species Group | Damselflies |
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| Scientific Name | Ischnura pumilio |
| Status & Distribution | Listed as Near Threatened in the British Odonata Red List 2008. Scattered and localised populations; most common in Wales, and south-east England. |
| Habitat | Usually found in shallow wetland sites such as bog pools or slow flowing water, fed by seepages and flushes. It appears to prefer early successional habitats with minimal vegetation, although some emergent plants are required at breeding sites. A common feature of most sites is a degree of habitat disturbance, which maintains bare substrate, and the openness of the vegetation. |
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| Larval Information | No spotting on the back of the head. Caudal lamellae have no markings. No dark banding on the legs (distinguishes it from Blue-tailed Damselfly). |
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