Blue BagpiperCalopteryx virgo

The female dragonfly has a metallic green body and broad brown wings. The male has a blue-green body and his broad wings are almost entirely blue.

WHERE TO FIND IT AT AROUCA GEOPARK

Flying Season April - September

Dimension head-abdomen: 45-49 mm | rear wing: 24-36 mm

Habitat Small or medium-sized streams, cold, fast, oxygenated and with riparian vegetation.

Gaiteiro-azul © Avelino Vieira

Gaiteiro-azul © Avelino Vieira

Gaiteiro-azul © Avelino Vieira

Gaiteiro-azul © Avelino Vieira

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