A small damselfly species belonging to the Coenagrionidae family, characterized by distinctive red eyes and delicate body structure, commonly found in freshwater habitats across Europe.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Inhabits still and slow-moving freshwater environments including ponds, lakes, canals, and marshes with abundant aquatic vegetation, primarily in temperate European regions
Ecological Role
Plays a critical role in aquatic ecosystem food webs as both predator and prey, controlling insect populations and serving as indicator species for water quality and environmental health
Morphology
SKIN COATSmooth, chitinous exoskeleton with iridescent blue-green coloration in males
LIMBS WINGSTwo pairs of transparent, membranous wings with delicate venation, capable of precise aerial maneuverability
HEAD SENSORYLarge compound eyes with distinctive red pigmentation, sensitive antennae for environmental detection
BODY STRUCTURESlender body length approximately 32-35 mm, lightweight exoskeleton with metallic blue-green and black coloration
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Bj.schoenmakers
