Large red damselfly — size comparison

The large red damselfly breeds beside vegetated waters. Adults hunt small insects, using stems for resting and observation. It may also occupy garden ponds. Lar

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Length

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

Large red damselfly

Pyrrhosoma nymphula

32,5 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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Large red damselflyBody length32.5 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.

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

The large red damselfly breeds beside vegetated waters. Adults hunt small insects, using stems for resting and observation. It may also occupy garden ponds.

Larvae are aquatic predators. After development they leave water, and adults use bankside vegetation.

Measurement sources