Neon Blue Dragonfly

Description:

Naiad-This is a small, but stocky naiad about ¾ inch (17 mm) long. The coloration is mottled dark brown. Adult-This is a small damselfly 1 ¼ to 1 ½ inches (29 to 35 mm) long. The males at first glance look like Bluets, but they are a vivid electric blue. The dark stripe on the upper thorax becomes a fine line about half the way down. The upper surface of the abdomen is predominately blue, except for segment seven, which is black with a blue spot. Females are tan, and are patterned very similarly to the males.

Habitat:

This damselfly is found at spring-fed streams, usually in arid or semi-arid areas.