Ceriagrion tenellum

The Small Red Damsel is one of four European species whose bodies are predominantly red. Compared to its larger stable mate the Large Red Damsel, Ceriagrion tenellum is a relatively small and dainty damselfly. It's a fairly common and widespread species in Iberia, France and Italy, becoming much rarer and more localized further North. The species' main distinguishing features include, obviously, its all-red head and abdomen (although some female colour forms are predominantly black), its fleshy-red legs, and its red pterostigma.

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