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Banded Demoiselle

Calopteryx splendens

Photo by Janice Parr
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This variety of damselfly is small with an electric blue body and a distinctive black splodge on each wing. They dart about quickly and to start off with you just see a blue flash until you track one day resting on a plant.

Habitat:

This one was alongside a small river bank with corn fields on either side.

Species ID Suggestions

Banded Demoiselle (male)

Calopteryx splendens

Comments (1)

Thank you Daniele I have updated the spotting.

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