Ischnura heterosticta
Common Bluetail Damselfly
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Odonata
Family
Coenagrionidae
Genus
Ischnura
Species
Ischnura heterosticta
Distinguishing features
Most males have blue eyes, a blue thorax, and a blue ringed tail. The females have a variety of forms including green, brown, black, and a form with very similar colourings to the male. (Wikipedia)
Size
- Size data has not been obtained.
Wingspan
- Wingspan data is not yet available.
Synonyms
Distribution
©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution
Distribution and habitat preferences
It is found from north of Brisbane, down the east coast, through Victoria to South Australia. It is also found in the south west of Western Australia.
They are generally found near slow-running or still water. The species is also salt tolerant. (Wikipedia)
Behaviour
They fly from October to March. (Wikipedia)
