Ischnura Elegans Collection

Blue-tailed damselfly {Ischnura elegans} eyes just visible behind reed stem, Cornwall, UK. June

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

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

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

Blue-tailed damselfly {Ischnura elegans}, male on flower spike, Cornwall, UK. June

Two Blue-tailed damselflies {Ischnura elegans}, silhouette on reed, Cornwall, UK. June

Blue-tailed damselfly {Ischnura elegans} half visible behind reed stem, Cornwall, UK. June

Blue-tailed damselfly (Ischnura elegans), Cornwall, England, UK, June. 2020VISION Exhibition. 2020VISION Book Plate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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"Captivating Ischnura Elegans: A Glimpse into the World of Blue-Tailed Damselflies" In various corners of Europe, the enchanting Ischnura elegans, commonly known as the Blue-tailed damselfly, unveils its mesmerizing beauty. With eyes peering delicately behind a reed stem in Cornwall, UK or gracing Lura Park in Lombardy, Italy, these elegant creatures captivate onlookers with their ethereal presence. Love is in the air for this species as well - a pair of Blue-tailed damselflies engage in an intimate mating ritual on a sturdy stem amidst Brasschaat's lush surroundings in Belgium. Meanwhile, their nymph counterparts skillfully camouflage themselves among horsetail plants to ensure survival. The male Blue-tailed damselfly proudly perches upon a flower spike while basking under June's warm sun rays. Silhouetted against reeds and partially hidden behind stems, these delicate beings exude an aura of mystery and grace. Nature enthusiasts are treated to breathtaking sights across different regions - from England's 2020VISION Exhibition featuring Ischnura elegans gracefully perched on leaves of Yellow Flag Iris at Little Bradley Ponds to Groningen's magical moment capturing the emergence of this exquisite creature from its exuvia. Evening light casts an enchanting glow upon Baden-Wuerttemberg in Germany where Ischnura elegans takes center stage on a blade of grass. These captivating scenes serve as reminders that nature holds countless wonders waiting to be discovered. Ischnura elegans truly embodies nature's artistry and resilience. As we marvel at their delicate wings and vibrant hues, let us cherish these fleeting moments when we catch glimpses into their world – one filled with elegance and wonder.