Emerald damselfly — size comparison

The emerald damselfly uses standing waters with tall bankside plants. Adults hunt small insects and rest on stems. Reeds, sedges and similar vegetation provide

Silhouette comparison

Length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Emerald damselfly

Lestes sponsa

ok. 38 mmAdult male
Body length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełMeasurement: side

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Emerald damselflyBody lengthapprox. 38 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Emerald damselfly — size comparison — facts and sources

The emerald damselfly uses standing waters with tall bankside plants. Adults hunt small insects and rest on stems. Reeds, sedges and similar vegetation provide hunting perches and cover.

Larvae hunt small animals underwater. It occurs in Europe and Asia.

Measurement sources