Damselflies in New Zealand

A guide to the Damselflies found in New Zealand.

All 4

Red Damselfly ¹
Xanthocnemis zealandica

Chatham Redcoat Damselfly ²
Xanthocnemis tuanuii

Aurora Bluetail ³
Ischnura aurora

Blue Damselfly ⁴
Austrolestes colensonis

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