White-Legged Damselfly

Distribution: Found almost exclusively on the river Avon and it's tributaries. Can be found in large numbers were it occurs.


Identification: The female is the only white damselfly found in the UK and the male is a lighter 'sky blue' than any other male damselfly. Both sexes have broad white flattened tibia which give the species its common name.

County Status: Found in large numbers on the river Avon and it's tributaries.

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Platycnemis Pennipes

Male © Damian Pinguey 2007

Female © Damian Pinguey 2006

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