Erythromma najas, the red-eyed damselfly, is a member of the Coenagrionidae family of damselflies.
Appearance
The species is a small damselfly, 35 millimetres (1.4 in) long, predominantly black with iridescent blue markings. The male resembles blue-tailed damselflies (Ischnura species) but is distinguished by its large, spaced eyes that are a deep red. It is very similar to the small red-eyed damselfly (Erythromma viridulum).
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teneral male -
female
Behaviour
Males typically spend much of their time perched on the leaves of floating vegetation such as water lilies or mats of algae.
References
- "Erythromma najas". British Dragonfly Society. Retrieved 27 May 2011.
- Brooks & Lewington (2004). Field Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Great Britain and Ireland. British Wildlife Publishing. ISBN 0-9531399-0-5.
External links
Media related to Erythromma najas at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Erythromma najas at Wikispecies
