Southern damselfly  (Coenagrion mercuriale)

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

Authentication

Information authenticated by the Environment Agency:
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/

Glossary

  • Calcareous: containing free calcium carbonate, chalky.
  • Larvae: stage in an animal's lifecycle after it hatches from the egg. Larvae are typically very different in appearance to adults; they are able to feed and move around but usually are unable to reproduce.
  • Ovipositor: egg-laying organ in female insects consisting of outgrowths of the abdomen (the hind region of the body in insects). The stinging organ and poison sac of worker bees and non-reproductive female wasps is a modified ovipositor.

References

  1. UNEP-WCMC (November, 2001)
    http://quin.unep-wcmc.org/
  2. Purse, B. and Sykes, T. (2002) Conservation of the southern damselfly in Britain.Environment Agency, UK.
  3. IUCN Red List (May, 2006)
    http://www.redlist.org/
  4. UK BAP Species Action Plan (November, 2001)
    http://www.ukbap.org.uk/
  5. Mill, P. (2002) Pers. comm.
  6. McGeeny, A. (1986) A complete guide to British dragonflies.Jonathan Cape Ltd, London.
  7. British Dragonfly Society (November, 2001)
    http://www.dragonflysoc.org.uk/index.htm
  8. D'Aguilar, J., Dommanget, J. and Prechac, R. (1985) A field guide to the dragonflies of Britain, Europe and North Africa.Collins, London.
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