Big Bluet
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Big Bluet
Enallagma durum
The Big Bluet is a beautiful dragonfly with bright blue colors. They love to fly around water and are fun to watch as they zip through the air!
Habitat: Wetlands
Appearance
The Big Bluet has a slender body, often bright blue and black markings, and two pairs of clear, delicate wings. Its large, widely spaced eyes allow for excellent vision. It's noticeably larger than other bluet damselflies.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderOdonataFamilyCoenagrionidaeGenusEnallagma
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Big Bluets spend most of their life as nymphs, hunting in ponds.
Damselflies cannot sting people; they are completely harmless!
Males have a unique 'Mickey Mouse' pattern on their blue tails.
They clean the air by eating thousands of annoying mosquitoes.
Special abilities
Ability
Underwater Warrior
Big Bluet larvae can hunt underwater using a special hinged jaw called a labium, which helps them ambush prey.
Ability
Aerial Acrobat
Big Bluet can fly with incredible agility, darting and hovering to catch tiny flying insects in mid-air.
Ability
All-Around Vision
Big Bluet has huge compound eyes that allow them to see almost 360 degrees, helping them spot both prey and predators.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 40-55 mm
- Size
- 30-45 mm
- Lifespan
- 365-730 days
- Flight Speed
- 10 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
These agile hunters feast on small insects, both in the air and under the water as larvae!
Age differences: Larvae hunt underwater; adults catch flying insects in the air.
Primary Foods
- mosquitoes
- gnats
- small flies
- midges
- aquatic insect larvae
Foraging Method
- Pursuit
Ecological connections
eats
Yellow Fever Mosquito
Aedes aegypti
Adult Big Bluets prey on these.
eaten by
American Bullfrog
Rana catesbeiana
Bullfrogs often snatch adult damselflies.
eaten by
Bluegill Sunfish
Lepomis macrochirus
Fish commonly eat damselfly nymphs.
shelters
Common Cattail
Typha latifolia
Provides resting spots and egg-laying sites.
Traits
Aerial
Aerial creatures spend a significant portion of their lives airborne, utilizing flight for various activities such as hunting, migration, or nesting.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Wetland
This habitat trait identifies species found in wetlands, which are areas of land saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, including marshes, swamps, and bogs.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Keystone Species
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Aquatic
Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Be careful not to catch dragonflies; they are best enjoyed flying around!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Bluet's wingspan?
40-55 mm
How big is Big Bluet?
30-45 mm
How long does Big Bluet live?
365-730 days
How fast can Big Bluet fly?
10 km/h
What does Big Bluet eat?
These agile hunters feast on small insects, both in the air and under the water as larvae!
Where is Big Bluet usually found?
Wetlands
How does Big Bluet hunt?
Pursuit
How many legs does Big Bluet have?
6
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