The UK is home to 20 species of Damselfly (Zygoptera) that breed in the UK. Alongside Dragonflies, the Damselflies make up the order Odonata. These predatory insects are known for their fascinating life cycles, dazzling colours and impressive flight abilities.
This presentation explores the blue and blue-tailed species of damselfly that can often be tricky to tell apart. We’ll discuss how these 10 species can be distinguished from one another and delve into interesting aspects of their ecology and behaviour. We’ll look at their geographic distributions and consider their rarity and conservation status.
At the end of the session, learners should feel more comfortable submitting records of the following species to iRecord:
- White-legged Damselfly (Platycnemis pennipes)
- Common Blue Damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum)
- Variable Damselfly (Coenagrion pulchellum)
- Azure Damselfly (Coenagrion puella)
- Southern Damselfly (Coenagrion mercuriale)
- Northern Damselfly (Coenagrion hastulatum)
- Irish Damselfly (Coenagrion lunulatum)
- Dainty Damselfly (Coenagrion scitulum)
- Blue-tailed Damselfly (Ischnura elegans)
- Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly (Ischnura pumilio)
The 90-minute event will consist of a 1-hour presentation followed by a Q&A with the tutor using questions provided by the live audience.
Book your place via The Biological Recording Company’s Eventbrite.
This webinar is the second in a series of 2 webinars covering the 20 species of damselfly that are known to breed in the UK. Part 1 will take place on 02 October 24 and focus on the demoiselle, emerald, red and red-eyed species of damselflies.
