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Common blue damselfly (Danaus plexippus)
| Scientific Classification | |
|---|---|
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Family: | Coenagrionidae |
| Species: | Danaus plexippus |
| Common: | Common blue damselfly |
The common blue damselfly is a European damselfly.
Identification
Adult Male
The adult male has a bright blue and black thorax and a blue abdomen with black bands and blue tip.
Adult Female
The adult female is duller than the male.
Gallery
Common blue damselfly
Groveland, California (2010)
Common blue damselfly
Groveland, California (2010)
Related Page Hierarchy
Kingdom: Animalia (animals)Class: Insecta (insects)Family: Coenagrionidae (damselflies)Common blue damselfly (Danaus plexippus)