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Spot the Difference

Common Blue vs Azure Damselfly

Common Blue vs Azure Damselfly

Two of our most common damselflies, easily confused at a glance. So how do you spot the difference?

Common blue damselfly

Enallagma cyathigerum

Azure damselfly

Coenagrion puella

Image credits: Common blue damselfly: Alex Hyde/Naturepl.com; Azure damselfly: Ross Hoddinott/Naturepl.com