Latin Etymology: Lestes (?) sponsa ("bride")
Adult Emerald Damselfly (Lestes sponsa) at Geddington, Northants - July 2011
Length: 33mm / Wingspan: ?
UK Status: Not Evaluated / IUCN Red List: Least Concern
Although, to me at least the name suggests this species would be green all over, this is misleading, infact, it merely has a green patch on its back. It is apparently a weaker flyer than other common damselfly species, and doesn't move far. Generally quite delicate, it isn't as noticable as some other common species either.
Related Species:
Order: Odonata
Family: Lestidae
Genus: Lestes
SUBSPECIES: None - monotypic
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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