A stunning damselfly species native to Europe, characterized by distinctive metallic blue-green coloration and banded wings, belonging to the Calopterygidae family of the order Odonata.
Freshwater ecosystems including rivers, streams, and slow-moving water bodies with abundant vegetation, particularly in temperate regions of Europe and parts of western Asia.
Critical as aquatic predators controlling insect populations, serving as bioindicators of water quality, and functioning as prey for birds and other predators in riparian ecosystems.
