Common Blue Damselfly

"A jewel of the wetlands, the damsel fly paints the air with strokes of shimmering grace."

The Blue damselfly is known for its slender body and shimmering azure wings. It is found near freshwater habitats such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams. This delicate wonder spends its early life as a nymph underwater where it hunts with precision on smaller aquatic organisms. 

After undergoing a miraculous transformation, the nymph emerges from the water and undergoes metamorphosis, eventually unfurling its wings to take flight. Damsels are generally smaller and more delicate in appearance than dragonflies. They have a slender body and are usually more graceful in flight.Dragonflies on the other hand tend to be larger and bulkier. They have a sturdier, robust body.

Damsels serve a vital role in maintaining the delicate balance of the ecosystem. They contribute to the natural cycle of life within its habitat by controlling the insect populations and are a prey to the birds.

A tryst with nature #damselfly 

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