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Common Blue Damselfly

Enallagma cyathigerum

Photo by Mandy Hollman
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Bright blue damselfly

Habitat:

Small pond

Species ID Suggestions

Common Blue Damselfly

Enallagma cyathigerum

Comments (3)

There are many differences, but there are a few that you can keep in mind that will generally differentiate the two. Dragonflies commonly have large thoraxes and legs, and have broad wings. Damselflies generally have more dainty wings (they are not as powerful for flight), very thin abdomens and are considerably smaller in overall size! Hope that helps :)
What's the difference between damselflies and dragonflies?

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