Willow Emerald Damselfly - Chalcolestes virdis
A damselfly that is associated with waterside trees where they can be often seen hanging with their wings spread wide. Females will lay their eggs into incisions in the bark of over hanging branches, which can often be willow, hence the name-Willow Emerald Damselfly. Can sometimes be known as the Western Emerald Damselfly and can often be seen on the wing from May to August usually near canals, ponds and other types of still water with over hanging trees.
Willow Emerald Damselfly - Chalcolestes virdis
A damselfly that is associated with waterside trees where they can be often seen hanging with their wings spread wide. Females will lay their eggs into incisions in the bark of over hanging branches, which can often be willow, hence the name-Willow Emerald Damselfly. Can sometimes be known as the Western Emerald Damselfly and can often be seen on the wing from May to August usually near canals, ponds and other types of still water with over hanging trees.