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Enallagma Cyathigerum Collection

Enallagma cyathigerum, commonly known as the Common blue damselfly

Background imageEnallagma Cyathigerum Collection: Common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum), Tamar Lake, Cornwall, England, UK. June 2011

Common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum), Tamar Lake, Cornwall, England, UK. June 2011. 2020VISION Exhibition

Background imageEnallagma Cyathigerum Collection: Golden-rod crab spider (Misumena vatia) resting on Rough hawkbit flower (Leontodon hispidus)

Golden-rod crab spider (Misumena vatia) resting on Rough hawkbit flower (Leontodon hispidus) while in hunting pose. Meeth Quarry nature reserve, Devon, UK. June

Background imageEnallagma Cyathigerum Collection: Common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum) resting on leaf. Cornwall, England, UK. May

Common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum) resting on leaf. Cornwall, England, UK. May

Background imageEnallagma Cyathigerum Collection: Immature common blue damselflies (Enallagma cyathigerum) resting on reeds, Broxwater

Immature common blue damselflies (Enallagma cyathigerum) resting on reeds, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. May

Background imageEnallagma Cyathigerum Collection: Three common blue damselflies (Enallagma cyathigerum) roosting on sedge

Three common blue damselflies (Enallagma cyathigerum) roosting on sedge and silhouetted at dawn, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. July

Background imageEnallagma Cyathigerum Collection: Common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum) portrait, early morning light, Broxwater

Common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum) portrait, early morning light, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. June 2018

Background imageEnallagma Cyathigerum Collection: Common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum) roosting among dewy grasses, Tamar Lakes

Common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum) roosting among dewy grasses, Tamar Lakes, Cornwall, UK. June

Background imageEnallagma Cyathigerum Collection: Common blue damselfly {Enallagma cyathigerum}, mating pair, Little Bradley Ponds, Devon, UK

Common blue damselfly {Enallagma cyathigerum}, mating pair, Little Bradley Ponds, Devon, UK. July. 2020VISION Book Plate

Background imageEnallagma Cyathigerum Collection: Common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum), close up portrait. Tamar Lake, Cornwall, UK, June

Common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum), close up portrait. Tamar Lake, Cornwall, UK, June. Highly commended, Hidden Britain category, British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) competition 2012

Background imageEnallagma Cyathigerum Collection: Blue tailed damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum) silhouetted against the moon, Tamar Lakes

Blue tailed damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum) silhouetted against the moon, Tamar Lakes, Cornwall, UK, July

Background imageEnallagma Cyathigerum Collection: Picture No. 11071234

Picture No. 11071234
Common Blue Damselfly / Bluet / Northern Bluet Spring - Cornwall, UK. Date:

Background imageEnallagma Cyathigerum Collection: Common Blue Damselfly or Northern Bluet -Enallagma cyathigerum-, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Common Blue Damselfly or Northern Bluet -Enallagma cyathigerum-, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Background imageEnallagma Cyathigerum Collection: USA, Oregon, Eugene, Fern Ridge Wildlife Area, a Tule Bluet (Enallagama carunculatum)

USA, Oregon, Eugene, Fern Ridge Wildlife Area, a Tule Bluet (Enallagama carunculatum) eats an aphid

Background imageEnallagma Cyathigerum Collection: Picture No. 10983681

Picture No. 10983681
Common Blue Damselfly male on finger - UK (Enallagma cyathigerum) Date:

Background imageEnallagma Cyathigerum Collection: Picture No. 10946927

Picture No. 10946927
Common Blue Damselfly - caught in web by Garden Spider UK. Date:

Background imageEnallagma Cyathigerum Collection: Common blue damselfly eyes, SEM C016 / 9383

Common blue damselfly eyes, SEM C016 / 9383
Common blue damselfly eyes, SEM. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum), showing its large compound eyes

Background imageEnallagma Cyathigerum Collection: Common blue damselfly C016 / 2177

Common blue damselfly C016 / 2177
Common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum). This damselfly is common throughout all of Europe, except for Iceland. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Background imageEnallagma Cyathigerum Collection: Common Stretch Spider (Tetragnatha extensa) adult, with Common Blue Damselfly

Common Stretch Spider (Tetragnatha extensa) adult, with Common Blue Damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum) adult male, prey caught in web, Priory Water Nature Reserve, Leicestershire, England, june

Background imageEnallagma Cyathigerum Collection: Common blue damselfly on a sundew leaf

Common blue damselfly on a sundew leaf
Common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum) trapped on the leaf of an English sundew (Drosera anglica). Also known as the common bluet


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Enallagma cyathigerum, commonly known as the Common blue damselfly, is a delicate and enchanting creature found in various locations across Cornwall and Devon in the United Kingdom. With its vibrant azure hue and intricate wings, this damselfly captures the attention of nature enthusiasts. At Tamar Lake in Cornwall, England, one can witness the mesmerizing sight perched gracefully on a leaf or resting among dewy grasses. In June at Meeth Quarry nature reserve in Devon, an intriguing scene unfolds as a Golden-rod crab spider takes its hunting pose on a Rough hawkbit flower while Enallagma cyathigerum hovers nearby. Broxwater serves as another picturesque backdrop for these fascinating insects. Here, close-up portraits reveal their intricate details and stunning beauty against the early morning light or roosting among sedge and reeds. The immaturity of some common blue damselflies adds to their charm as they rest on slender stalks. The Little Bradley Ponds in Devon provide an opportunity to witness the mating rituals of Enallagma cyathigerum. A pair engages in an intimate dance amidst their natural habitat, showcasing their harmonious connection. In a truly captivating moment captured by Picture No. 11071234, a Blue tailed damselfly silhouettes against the moon at Tamar Lakes - an ethereal image that showcases both beauty and mystery. Enallagma cyathigerum's presence brings joy to those who appreciate nature's wonders. These glimpses into their lives remind us of the intricate tapestry that exists within our own backyards - where even tiny creatures like these hold immense significance.