Scientific name: Coenagrion Mercuriale   Common name: Southern Damselfly 

About:

It is believed that the UK used to be home to around 25% of this species world population, however due to many threats of pollution this species over the last 30 years has begun to become scarce with the UK on the very corner of this species range. This species is a small and low flying species of damselfly .

      Key Information:

Size: 29mm

Habitat: Near bodies of water

When to see: May to August 

Family: Coenagrionidae

Order: Odonata

Biological rank: Species 

Fun Fact: This species is also known as 'Mercury Bluet' as its markings resemble that of the symbol of Mercury 

How to Identify:

This species of damselfly is small and will be found close to the floor of on low hanging branches. This species is blue with black patterns across the entire back and abdomen. In between the eyes of this species there is a small  thin blue marking which sits between 2 slightly large blue dots