Banded demoiselle

Description:

This is a large damselfly with a total length of up to 48 millimetres (1.9 in) and a hindwing length of up to 36 millimetres (1.4 in). The male has translucent wings which each have a broad, dark iridescent blue-black spot (or band) across the outer part. Males are usually territorial, but large numbers can sometimes be found in lush bankside plants and on floating objects. They court females by opening their wings and performing an aerial dance.

Habitat:

They are usually found in canals and quiet rivers with muddy bottoms located in open country