Azure Damselfly
Coenagrion puella
The azure damselfly is a species of damselfly found in most of Europe. It is notable for its distinctive black and blue colouring. They are commonly found around ponds and lakesides during the summer. Source
Where it is now
No records in the last 8 weeks. It may be out of season where the observers and sensors are.
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Movement and weather
Each season it is first heard regularly where daytime highs are around 16°C (typically 12 to 18°C, from 7 areas).
Arrival dates
The week it was first heard regularly in each region, after at least six weeks away. Dates differ from south to north, so a region has a range.
| Region | First arrival | Last arrival | Typical peak | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 27 April 2026 | 18 May 2026 | 25 May 2026 | 7 |
Figures are effort corrected and come from automatic sound identification, which makes mistakes. How this is measured and how it compares with human observers.