Azure damselfly, Coenagrion puella
Azure damselfly, Coenagrion puella (submitted by NaturePlus user emg)
The azure damselfly is very common throughout Britain except the northern half of Scotland and is spotted near a range of water habitats, both still and flowing.
With a bright blue body and black markings, it is easily confused with the common blue damselfly and other Coenagrion species. However, males can be distinguished by a black U-shaped mark on the 2nd segment of the abdomen (the tail-like part of the body). The females are generally paler and can also have a green base colour.
