Beautiful Demoiselle
Calopteryx virgo
An adult damselfly of shaded, well-vegetated streams and rivers, often seen fluttering low over the water or resting on bankside plants. It hunts small flying insects in short aerial sallies and males defend streamside territories with conspicuous wing displays. The male is famous for its metallic blue-green body and dark blue wings, while females are greener with smoky brown wings. Its presence is often associated with clean, oxygen-rich running water.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- ?
- Beautiful Demoiselle