Blue Featherleg
Arthropods Daily · No. 1117 Blue FeatherlegPlatycnemis pennipes
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Blue Featherleg
Blue Featherleg (Platycnemis pennipes) – species of suborder “Damselflies“

The white-legged damselfly or blue featherleg (Platycnemis pennipes) is a damselfly of slow-flowing, muddy waters. It occurs from the Atlantic to Siberia and is often abundant throughout its range.

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Arthropods Insects Dragonflies and Damselflies Damselflies Blue Featherleg Common Winter Damselfly Narrow-winged Damselflies
Arthropods Insects Dragonflies and Damselflies Damselflies Blue Featherleg Common Winter Damselfly Narrow-winged Damselflies

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Blue Featherleg

The white-legged damselfly or blue featherleg (Platycnemis pennipes) is a damselfly of slow-flowing, muddy waters. It occurs from the Atlantic to Siberia and is often abundant throughout its range.