Asian Bluetail (Ischnura asiatica)

Ischnura asiatica (Asian bluetail) is a small damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae, distributed across East Asia. Slender and delicate, it is recognized by its mostly black body with bright blue markings near the tip of the abdomen, a feature common in males, while females may show more variable coloration. It inhabits ponds, lakes, marshes, and slow-moving waters, where it perches low among aquatic plants. An agile hunter of tiny insects, it contributes to maintaining ecological balance in freshwater habitats and serves as an indicator of healthy aquatic ecosystems.