Southern Damselfly
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Coenagrion mercuriale
Scarce & localized in parts of Southern England.
The specific part of the scientific name, mercuriale, is because of the distinctive markings on the second segment of the abdomen that resembles the astrological symbol for the planet Mercury - ☿. This also gives the species an alternative common name of mercury bluet.
Flies from June-Early August.