Enallagma cyathigerum

Enallagma cyathigerum.  (Charpentier, 1840).  Common Bluet.

Probably the most widespread dragonfly in Europe, and even observed in the Artic Circle.

It is a small bluet with a variety of markings and colours, including a female blue form.

Peloponnese, Greece. 28.5.17.

Enallagma cyathigerum
Mating pair. Ebrington. UK. 18.8.16.
Enallagma cyathigerum
Mating pair. Ebrington. UK. 18.8.16.
Enallagma cyathigerum
Mating pair. Ebrington. UK. 18.8.16.
Enallagma cyathigerum
Gloucestershire Water Park. UK. 16.8.16.
Enallagma cyathigerum
Gloucstershire Water Park. UK. 16.8.16.
Enallagma cyathigerum
Gloucestershire Water Park. UK. 16.8.16.

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