Azure Damselfly vs Demoiselle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Azure Damselfly | Demoiselle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coenagrion puella | Calopteryx haemorrhoidalis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 33-36 mm wingspan | 45-48 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Africa |
| 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.
Demoiselle
A Mediterranean damselfly with deeply pigmented wings and metallic body coloration.
Did You Know?
Males defend stream territories and perform dramatic wing-clapping courtship flights.