20190077 (2) NORTHERN BLUET DAMSELFLY
This is a truly wide-ranging species, found throughout the northern hemisphere in North America, Europe, and Asia, but ranging as far south as India and Mexico. They appear early in the spring and are active until late summer, probably one of the most common damselflies seen.
Behaviour
All Coenagrionid larvae have a broad range in diet, so they can live in so many different habitats. The larvae are able to eat relatively large prey items, but the prey are typically less mobile and therefore easier to catch.[9] The males in the colony show a higher mobility level compared to other species.[3] There has also been pairings with Ischnura elegans and Coenagrion puella which are similar to Enallagma, although this occurs when there is same species mates are unable to be located.[3] This is to ensure a larval lifecycle to occur each season.
This damselfly requires a close look for a beginner to distinguish them from an azure damselfly. Typically, they fly low through the reeds and often fly well out over the water, unlike azure damselflies. They are also a brighter blue
20190077 (2) NORTHERN BLUET DAMSELFLY
This is a truly wide-ranging species, found throughout the northern hemisphere in North America, Europe, and Asia, but ranging as far south as India and Mexico. They appear early in the spring and are active until late summer, probably one of the most common damselflies seen.
Behaviour
All Coenagrionid larvae have a broad range in diet, so they can live in so many different habitats. The larvae are able to eat relatively large prey items, but the prey are typically less mobile and therefore easier to catch.[9] The males in the colony show a higher mobility level compared to other species.[3] There has also been pairings with Ischnura elegans and Coenagrion puella which are similar to Enallagma, although this occurs when there is same species mates are unable to be located.[3] This is to ensure a larval lifecycle to occur each season.
This damselfly requires a close look for a beginner to distinguish them from an azure damselfly. Typically, they fly low through the reeds and often fly well out over the water, unlike azure damselflies. They are also a brighter blue