Arthropods Daily – Issue No. 229

Ischnura elegans is a species of damselfly that has several subspecies and varieties. It is found in Europe and the Middle East and is a common species. These damselflies can be found in a variety of lowland environments, including standing and slow flowing waters, brackish and polluted water. They have a body length of 27-35 mm and a wingspan of about 35 mm. Adult males have a blue and black head and thorax, while females come in different color forms. They fly from April to September and prey on small flying insects. They are able to maneuver well and can compensate for wing loss.