Azure Damselfly vs Banded Demoiselle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Azure Damselfly | Banded Demoiselle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coenagrion puella | Calopteryx splendens |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 33-36 mm wingspan | 45-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Azure Damselfly
A delicate bright blue and black damselfly and one of the most abundant damselfly species in Europe. Males display a U-shaped mark on the second abdominal segment.
Did You Know?
Mating pairs fly in tandem with the male gripping the female behind the head, forming a distinctive heart-shaped wheel during copulation.
Banded Demoiselle
A striking damselfly with metallic blue-green body and distinctive dark wing patches in males. It frequents slow-flowing rivers and streams across Europe.
Did You Know?
Males perform an elaborate fluttering courtship display flight, hovering in front of females to show off their iridescent wing patches.