Insect · GBIF taxon 1421964
Azure Damselfly
Coenagrion puellaMale Azure Damselflies are bright blue with black markings, including a U-shaped mark near the front of the abdomen. Females vary from blue to green, and both sexes rest with their narrow wings folded along the body.
damselflypond insectaerial predator
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- midges
- mosquitoes
- small aquatic insects
Predators
- birds
- frogs
- dragonflies
ThreatsWetland drainage, polluted water, pesticides, drought, and removal of aquatic vegetation
HabitatsPonds, lakes, canals, slow streams, ditches, and marshes with emergent plants
Life spanAdults live for several weeks, while aquatic development usually takes about one year
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyCoenagrionidae
- SpeciesCoenagrion puella
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Avoid catching damselflies or crushing emergent plants used for resting and emergence.
Responsible observation
- Identify: Check males for a blue abdomen and U-shaped black mark near its base.
- Watch: Scan sunny pond-edge stems where adults repeatedly settle.
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