34,576 observationsLeast Concern
Common Blue Damselfly
Enallagma cyathigerum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Odonata ›Family: Coenagrionidae ›Genus: Enallagma
About
Enallagma cyathigerum (common blue damselfly, common bluet, or northern bluet) is a species found mainly between latitudes 40°N and 72°N. The species can reach a length of 32 to 35 mm (1.3 to 1.4 in). It is common in many different countries including Russia, Europe and South Korea. Damselflies are an important link between the health of the aquatic ecosystem and its response to climate change.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Common Blue Damselfly is Enallagma cyathigerum.
- Common Blue Damselfly belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Common Blue Damselfly belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Common Blue Damselfly belongs to the class Insecta.
- Common Blue Damselfly belongs to the order Odonata.
- Common Blue Damselfly belongs to the family Coenagrionidae.
- Common Blue Damselfly belongs to the genus Enallagma.