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Blue Tailed Damselfly Collection

The Blue-tailed Damselfly (Ischnura elegans) is a stunning insect found in various locations across Europe

Background imageBlue Tailed Damselfly Collection: Ischnura Elegans, Lura park, Lomazzo, Como province, Lombardy, Italy

Ischnura Elegans, Lura park, Lomazzo, Como province, Lombardy, Italy

Background imageBlue Tailed Damselfly Collection: Blue-tailed damselfly (Ischnura elegans) pair mating on stem. Brasschaat, Belgium

Blue-tailed damselfly (Ischnura elegans) pair mating on stem. Brasschaat, Belgium. August

Background imageBlue Tailed Damselfly Collection: Narrow-winged damselfly nymph (Ischnura elegans), camouflaged on a stem of horsetail plant

Narrow-winged damselfly nymph (Ischnura elegans), camouflaged on a stem of horsetail plant, June, Europe, controlled conditions

Background imageBlue Tailed Damselfly Collection: Blue-tailed Damselfly (Ischnura elegans) adult settled on Yellow Flag Iris (Iris pseudocorus) leaf

Blue-tailed Damselfly (Ischnura elegans) adult settled on Yellow Flag Iris (Iris pseudocorus) leaf, Little Bradley Ponds, Devon, United Kingdom

Background imageBlue Tailed Damselfly Collection: Blue-tailed Damselfly -Ischnura elegans- on a blade of grass

Blue-tailed Damselfly -Ischnura elegans- on a blade of grass

Background imageBlue Tailed Damselfly Collection: Blue-tailed Damselfly -Ischnura elegans- in the evening light, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Blue-tailed Damselfly -Ischnura elegans- in the evening light, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Background imageBlue Tailed Damselfly Collection: Blue-tailed Damselfly -Ischnura elegans- at sunset, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Blue-tailed Damselfly -Ischnura elegans- at sunset, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Background imageBlue Tailed Damselfly Collection: Blue-tailed Damselfly -Ischnura elegans-, male, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Blue-tailed Damselfly -Ischnura elegans-, male, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Background imageBlue Tailed Damselfly Collection: Common Blue -Polyommatus icarus- and a Blue-tailed Damselfly -Ischnura elegans- on a blade of

Common Blue -Polyommatus icarus- and a Blue-tailed Damselfly -Ischnura elegans- on a blade of grass, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Background imageBlue Tailed Damselfly Collection: Blue-tailed Damselfly -Ischnura elegans-, male, macro, Biberach an der Riss, Upper Swabia

Blue-tailed Damselfly -Ischnura elegans-, male, macro, Biberach an der Riss, Upper Swabia, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Background imageBlue Tailed Damselfly Collection: Blue-tailed Damselfly -Ischnura elegans-, Burgenland, Austria

Blue-tailed Damselfly -Ischnura elegans-, Burgenland, Austria

Background imageBlue Tailed Damselfly Collection: Female blue-tailed damselfly (Ischnura elegans), violet form, resting on a dried grass stem

Female blue-tailed damselfly (Ischnura elegans), violet form, resting on a dried grass stem, Creech Heath, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBlue Tailed Damselfly Collection: Male blue-tailed damselfly (Ischnura elegans) resting on a bracken frond, Studland Heath

Male blue-tailed damselfly (Ischnura elegans) resting on a bracken frond, Studland Heath, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBlue Tailed Damselfly Collection: Blue-tailed damselfly

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Blue-tailed damselflies (Ischnura elegans) mating on a plant stem. During mating the male damselfly grasps the females head to pull her into the wheel position in order to copulate

Background imageBlue Tailed Damselfly Collection: Blue-Tailed Damselfly - male - Cornwall - UK

Blue-Tailed Damselfly - male - Cornwall - UK
DAC-180 Blue-Tailed Damselfly - male Cornwall - UK Ischnura elegans David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way


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The Blue-tailed Damselfly (Ischnura elegans) is a stunning insect found in various locations across Europe. In Lura Park, Lomazzo, Como province, Lombardy, Italy, a pair of these damselflies can be seen mating on a delicate stem. Their vibrant blue tails create a striking contrast against the green surroundings. In Brasschaat, Belgium, another enchanting sight awaits as a Narrow-winged Damselfly nymph camouflages itself on a horsetail plant stem. Its intricate patterns blend seamlessly with its habitat. Traveling to Little Bradley Ponds in Devon, United Kingdom reveals an adult Blue-tailed Damselfly settled gracefully on the leaf of a Yellow Flag Iris. The combination of the damselfly's azure hues and the iris' golden tones creates an exquisite display of nature's beauty. Witnessing the emergence of this species is truly remarkable. In Groningen, The Netherlands, one can observe a Blue-tailed Damselfly emerging from its exuvia - shedding its old skin and transforming into its mature form. This process symbolizes growth and renewal. From Germany to Baden-Wuerttemberg and Biberach an der Riss to Upper Swabia, male Blue-tailed Damselflies captivate with their iridescent wings glistening in both evening light and sunset settings. These moments showcase their elegance against breathtaking backdrops. A fascinating encounter occurs when Common Blues and Blue-tailed Damselflies share space on blades of grass in North Hesse, Hesse Germany. The contrasting colors between these two species highlight their individuality while coexisting harmoniously within nature's tapestry. Zooming in for macro shots allows us to appreciate every detail that makes up this magnificent creature.