Red and blue damsel
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The red and blue damsel (Xanthagrion erythroneurum) is a damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae.[1][2] It is the only member of the monotypic genus Xanthagrion.[3][4]
Description
The face and thorax are bright red.[5] The abdomen is pale in colour[5] and 2.2-2.4 cm long.[6] The female and male are similar in colour.[5]
Distribution and habitat
The red and blue damsel is widespread across all Australian states,[6] as well as Fiji, New Caledonia, and other islands in the Pacific.[7] It is found in north and eastern Tasmania. It is typically found near dams, marshes and slow watercourses.[6]
Gallery
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Mating I. The male holds the female behind her head.
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Mating II. The male pushes the female under the water.
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Mating III. The female is completely under the water. Both male and female dragonflies go under.
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Male
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Female wings
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Male wings
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