A damselfly species belonging to the Coenagrionidae family, native to North American freshwater ecosystems with distinctive blue and black coloration.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Riparian zones, streams, small rivers, and wetland areas across western United States and Mexico, typically found near slow-moving or stagnant water bodies with abundant aquatic vegetation
Ecological Role
Crucial predator in aquatic ecosystems, controlling insect populations; serves as bioindicator for water quality and ecosystem health; prey for birds and other small predators
Morphology
SKIN COATMetallic blue-black exoskeleton with sexual color variations
LIMBS WINGSTwo pairs of transparent, membranous wings; delicate legs adapted for perching on vegetation
HEAD SENSORYLarge compound eyes, short antennae, sophisticated visual processing capabilities
BODY STRUCTURESlender, elongated body typical of damselflies, approximately 35-40 mm in total length
