The Scarce Emerald Damselfly is a medium sized metallic green insect that usually rests with its wings half open. Adult males have blue eyes and have powder blue pruinescence on the thorax
British Damselflies
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Encyclopedia of British Damselflies
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Common Blue Damselfly | Enallagma cyathigerum |
In many ways this could be considered to be the most typical British damselfly. It shares its... more |
| Banded Demoiselle | Calopteryx splendens |
Only two species of damselfly in Britain have obviously coloured wings. They both belong to the... more |
| Small Red Damselfly | Ceriagrion tenellum |
One of our smallest damselflies, this is one of only two red damselfly species in the UK. The... more |
| Southern Emerald Damselfly | Lestes barbarus |
This damselfly is metallic green, becoming bronze as it ages. It has relatively broad, pale ante... more |
| Beautiful Demoiselle | Calopteryx virgo |
Only two species of damselfly in Britain have obviously coloured wings. They both belong to the... more |
Identification of British Damselflies
 Coenagrion hastulatum |
 Coenagrion mercuriale |
 Erythromma najas |
 Calopteryx virgo |
Featured Species
Scarce Emerald DamselflyLestes dryas |