Odonata5 species

Family Platycnemididae

Platycnemididae is a family in the order Odonata. Browse 5 named species recorded in this family, or open an individual profile for its available identification and natural-history information.

Species in Platycnemididae (5)

White-legged Damselfly

Platycnemis pennipes

As well as the diagnostic broad, 'feathery' white legs, it generally has a paler blue body to help distinguish it from the other blue damselflies. The pale chestnut wing spots are also characteristic. Immature males and females are mostly creamy whit

Orange Featherleg

Platycnemis acutipennis

Ivory Featherleg

Platycnemis dealbata

White Featherleg

Platycnemis latipes