Damselfly ID Please?

[LoveT]

Hi:

Apologies for the poor shot (it didn't stay long ), but was wondering if you could identify this damselfly I saw in my garden today please?

I thought it might have been a Large Red Damselfly (possibly female?), but not so sure as it doesn't seem to match pictures in the gallery. Size: about the same as other damselflies such as Common Blue Damselfly, and also like other damselflies had quite a weak flight.



Thanks

Thea

[aeshna5]

You're correct in calling it a Large Red Damselfly. It's a female form called melanotum.

[LoveT]

Thanks .

Thea