Scientific name: Letes Sponsa     Common name: Emerald Damselfly 

About:

This species of Damselfly is unlike most of the other species you will commonly find. This species is not a very strong flier and when bothered will only move a short distance before landing and staying perched on a new branch. However their greenish colour will provide some camouflage from predators when they blend in with the surrounding vegetation. 

Key Information:

Size: 38mm

Habitat: Near bodies of water

When to see: July to August

Family: Lestidae

Order: Odonata 

Biological Rank: Species

Fun Fact: Another name for this species is 'spread wings' as when perched they often will leave their wings half open

How to Identify: 

This species of Damselfly can appear as either green of blue depending on the light and angle you are viewing this insect from.  It has a pale beige underside which extends from the face to the legs to the very end of the abdomen. Where the wings meet the thorax there is an orange meeting point which is relatively close to the disproportionately large eyes.  Finally at the end of the thorax this species has a slight bulge with a slit in the middle  with the underpart having two internal teeth.