Common blue damselfly  (Enallagma cyathigerum)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Range

Common blue damselflies are found across most of the UK, and are probably the most widespread member of the ‘blue’ damselflies. It is also one of only two species of damselfly that can be found in both Europe and North America, its range almost completely circling the Northern Hemisphere.

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

This species is found around open lakes and ponds, along river and canal banks, and streams, provided there is plenty of bankside vegetation.

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