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Beautiful Demoiselle - Blauflügel-Prachtlibelle (♂)
Calopteryx virgo belongs to the family Calopterygidae and has a wingspan of 6.5 - 7 cm. Besides the Banded Demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) it is the only member of this family occurring in Central Europe. The species prefers habitats with slow flowing waters in wooded areas. The main period of emergence is from end of May through end of June and the flight period from end of April through end of September depending on the weather.
Beautiful Demoiselle - Blauflügel-Prachtlibelle (♂)
Calopteryx virgo belongs to the family Calopterygidae and has a wingspan of 6.5 - 7 cm. Besides the Banded Demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) it is the only member of this family occurring in Central Europe. The species prefers habitats with slow flowing waters in wooded areas. The main period of emergence is from end of May through end of June and the flight period from end of April through end of September depending on the weather.