Blue Featherleg Platycnemis pennipes

The legs are the star of this damselfly show! The Blue Featherleg showcases distinctively feathery, enlarged legs that make field identification a breeze. This species boasts an incredible range stretching from the Atlantic coast all the way to Siberia, making it one of the most geographically widespread damselflies in the Old World. It favors slow-moving, muddy waters where it's often abundantly common. Visit any muddy stream from Western Europe eastward, and you'll discover dozens of these elegant hunters.