Description
The male of this distinctive, large damselfly has its wings heavily marked with blue-black spots. The female has translucent greenish wings. The markings on the wing of the male are less extensive than in either C. virgo or C. s. xanthostoma. This species frequents sluggish rivers, canals or sometimes lakes with muddy bottoms.
Male, Milton Keynes, UK, 2002
Observations
02/07/2004 Several males and females by the River Orb near Bédarieux, Hérault (34).
28/05/2005 1 male and 1 female seen on the River Orb at Herepian (34)
24/05/2007 3-10 males and females seen near the River Orb at Hérépian
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