Red and blue damsel
# Red and blue damsel

The red and blue damsel (Xanthagrion erythroneurum) is a damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Xanthagrion.

## Description

The face and thorax are bright red. The abdomen is pale in colour and 2.2-2.4 cm long. The female and male are similar in colour.

## Distribution and habitat

The red and blue damsel is widespread across all Australian states, as well as Fiji, New Caledonia, and other islands in the Pacific. It is found in north and eastern Tasmania. It is typically found near dams, marshes and slow watercourses.

## Gallery

* Mating I. The male holds the female behind her head.
* Mating II. The male pushes the female under the water.
* Mating III. The female is completely under the water. Both male and female dragonflies go under.
* Male
* Female wings
* Male wings
