Common Bluetail vs Norfolk Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Bluetail | Norfolk Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ischnura elegans | Coenagrion armatum |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 27-35 mm | 28-32 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Common Bluetail
A small damselfly with a distinctive blue tail-light on segment eight of the abdomen. Females occur in multiple color forms including violet, green, and brown.
Did You Know?
Females exist in at least five distinct color forms, a level of polymorphism rare among damselflies.
Norfolk Damselfly
A critically rare damselfly once found in the Norfolk Broads of England, now extinct in Britain. Small populations persist in Scandinavia and eastern Europe.
Did You Know?
It went extinct in Britain in the 1950s and has not been seen there since despite extensive surveys.