Banded Demoiselle Calopteryx splendens
 A large, robust damselfly with flitting, butterfly-like flight. Males unmistakable, with metallic blue-green body and dark band across wings. Females metallic green with yellowish-green tint to wings.
Status of Banded Demoiselle in Leicestershire & Rutland
Number of occupied 2km grid squares in Leicestershire & Rutland, up to the end of 2004: 216/720
This species is widely distributed throughout Leicestershire & Rutland and is found along all of the main rivers and streams, and on all canals.
Records indicate that it has always been a common damselfly in the county. |
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Distribution Map
Banded Demoiselle 2004 |
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Banded Demoiselle Habitat
Favours slow-moving, mud-bottomed streams, rivers and canals, and surrounding habitat.
Flight period of Banded Demoiselle
Banded Demoiselle Photo Gallery
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