Enallagma civile
A slender Familiar Bluet rests among broad leaves and marsh-edge vegetation, its narrow body and folded wings blending easily into the green margins of the wetland. In bright sun the wing lattice becomes visible and the abdomen shows alternating pale and darker markings, while shaded views emphasize the insect’s delicacy and stillness more than its color.
This species is commonly encountered around ponds, marshes, and slow-moving water, where it perches quietly on grasses, sedges, and leaf tips between short, fluttering flights. Individuals are often abundant in open, sunlit habitats and are among the most frequently observed damselflies in midsummer.
For identification details and comparison with similar species, see
the Enallagma civile in the Field Notes section.
Familiar Bluet
Blue-form female.
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mk IV
Lens: EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Settings: ISO 200 • Aperture f/13 • Shutter 1/125
E21A1640 • Size: 1849x2773
Familiar Bluet
Blue-form female in sunlight.
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mk IV
Lens: EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Settings: ISO 200 • Aperture f/13 • Shutter 1/125
E21A1516 • Size: 2048x1365
Familiar Bluet
Female with warm coloration.
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mk IV
Lens: EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Settings: ISO 200 • Aperture f/13 • Shutter 1/125
E21A1646 • Size: 2048x1365
Familiar Bluet
Resting on a leaf above marsh vegetation.
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mk IV
Lens: EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Settings: ISO 200 • Aperture f/13 • Shutter 1/125
E21A1519 • Size: 2048x1365