Male. This species is readily identifiable by the presence of a dark mark
at the node (half-way along the leading edge of each wing). Superficially the sexes are similar
but the appendages and body shape can differentiate them.
No blue colouring anywhere.
An immature specimen is perhaps more attractive than the adult.
Females are similar to males although the female may be more
brightly coloured. They both have a pattern on the abdomen
like cracked ice or randomly distributed polygonal shapes!
Side view of insect to the left.
Form praenubila (can be seen in either sex), where the black marks are more extensive and the ones
near the wing-tips are smeared.
Form praenubila.
When viewed from some angles it may appear that this specimen only has 4 legs.
The 'missing' pair are tucked behind its head: a fairly common practice.
They clean their eyes with their legs.
male
A widespread species, often found together in large numbers.
