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$Tot 35-39mm, Ab 25-33mm, Hw 17-24mm. Average size and build for a Spreadwing.\n\nThe most widespread and numerous Lestes in many areas, probably because it is less partial to ephemeral habitats.\n\nOccurrence:\nOne of the commonest damselflies in most of Northern Europe across to japan, but (largely) absent from most of the south.\n\nHabitat:\nAlmost any standing water with ample reed-like vegetation. May be more numerous at recent shallow or acidic sites, but not specific to pioneer, ephemeral or bog-like conditions.\n\nFlight Season:\nGenerally from mid-May to mid-October, peaking in August. Most emergence tends to be a week later than L. dryas.\n\nThis is a common Species in the Netherlands.$

Close-up of a dragonfly, a willow damselfly (Chalcolestes viridis), sitting on a stem. The background is green. There is space for text.

Macro of a willow emerald damselfly ( Chalcolestes Viridis ) on a dry stalk ; dreamy, soft, pastel, beige-golden background, negative space, copy space

An image of a Willow Emerald Damselfly perched on foliage

A willow emerald damselfy or western willow spreadwing (Chalcolestes viridis) is holding on to a small branch.

Chalcolestes viridis, formerly Lestes viridis, is a damselfly of the family Lestidae. , beatiful photo

Calopteryx haemorrhoidalis on raspberry branch eating a bug

$Tot 30-39mm, Ab 25-32mm, HW 19-23mm.\nOur most delicate Lestes, which is normally easily separated by its statue and coloration, although some Iberian populations recall L. barbarous.\nHabitat: A wide variety of seasonally dry shallow and reedy waters in the south, becoming more critical in the north-west, where it is most abundant in heath and bog lakes with peat moss (Sphagnum) and rushes (Juncus).\nFlight Season: Northern populations mostly emerge in July, flying into November.\nDistribution: Widespread in Europe, although seldom the dominant Lestes species. Distribution recall L. barbarous, and also tends to wander like that species, though rarely in similarly great numbers.\n\nThis Species is to be seen in the describe Habitats, but not as common as L. sponsa in the Netherlands.$

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A Banded Demoiselle poised on dead grass head in sunlight

Lestes sponsa - emerald damselfly or common spreadwing - in her natural habitat

Beautiful demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo) - a European damselfly belonging to the family Calopterygidae often found along fast-flowing waters.

Close-up of a delicate green glowing dragonfly, a female Willow Damsel (Chalcolestes viridis), hanging on a dry leaf. The insect is photographed from above.

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Detail closeup of a western willow emerald damselfly, Chalcolestes viridis, insect resting in the sun

Similar in appearance to the more common Emerald Damselfly. Willow Emerald Damselfly is longer than Emerald Damselfly, appears thinner and lacks the blue pruinescense. The dark bordered pale brown pterostigma is a key identification feature of Willow Emerald Damselfly.

Scarce blue-tailed damselfly or small bluetail (Ischnura pumilio) from Barcelona.

Brilliant Emerald Dragonfly perched on a leaf in Woodwalton Fen nature reserve.

Foothills Park, Santa Clara County, California, USA.

$Tot 39-48mm, Ab 29-39mm, Hw 23-28mm.\nLestes viridis is easily noted for its vivid green color, pale appendices, large size and its habit of hiding in trees and bushes. It is the only European Species that lay eggs in living wood.\nOccurrence:\nWidespread and common in most of Europe; inexplicably absent until recently from Great Britain (where suitable habitat abounds). Benefits from urbanization, favoring garden and park ponds, and possibly expending northwards.\nHabitat: \nAlmost any type of standing or slow flowing water with bordering trees and bushes. Unlike other Lestes, does not favors ephemeral conditions (e.g. shallows, drying-out pans).\nFlight Season:\nThe latest Lestes; in central Europe seldom emerges before mid-July, but already in early May in Iberia. Abundant in august and September, persisting into November.\n\nThis is probably the most Common Lestes in the Netherlands.$

A Scarce Emerald Damselfly, Lestes dryas, in summer sun.

Close-up of an emperor dragonfly perched on a flower

Closeup of a beautiful banded demoiselle Calopteryx splendens dragonfly or damselfly female resting on stinging nettles.

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