Taiga Bluet
Coenagrion resolutum
This record describes Coenagrion resolutum (species). Recorded family: Coenagrionidae. Recorded order: Odonata.
Identification and Appearance
Back half of segment 5 and all of segments 6 and 7 are all black, with greenish sides on thorax.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Odonata (Dragonflies and Damselflies)
- Suborder
- Zygoptera
- Family
- Coenagrionidae (Narrow-winged Damselflies)
- Genus
- Coenagrion (Eurasian Bluets)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Ponds, marshes, sphagnum pools.
Geographic Range
Northern half of US
Seasonal Activity
Mid May to early August
About Dragonflies and Damselflies: the wider group
Order-level background for Odonata, the group containing Coenagrion resolutum. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Odonata includes ~6,000 described species of dragonflies and damselflies. Dragonflies are among the fastest flying insects, reaching 36 mph (58 km/h). They can fly in any direction including backward, and hover in place - each wing operates independently.
Ecological role of the group
Dragonflies predate dinosaurs by nearly 100 million years - fossils date to 325 million years ago. The largest dragonfly ancestor, Meganeuropsis permiana (285 mya), had a 75cm wingspan, enabled by atmospheric oxygen levels of 31-35% compared to today's 21%. Dragonflies have a 95% hunting success rate - the highest of any predator.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Dragonflies are voracious predators that consume hundreds of mosquitoes daily, providing natural pest control worth millions in reduced mosquito-borne disease risk. A single dragonfly can eat 30 to hundreds of mosquitoes per day.
Recorded sources for this group: Natural History Museum London, Britannica, fossil record research. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Taiga Bluet (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban
Frequently Asked Questions About Taiga Bluet
What is Taiga Bluet?
Taiga Bluet (Coenagrion resolutum) is a species in the family Coenagrionidae, within the order Odonata.
How big is Taiga Bluet?
27-33mm long
How do you identify Taiga Bluet?
Back half of segment 5 and all of segments 6 and 7 are all black, with greenish sides on thorax.
Where is Taiga Bluet found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Ponds, marshes, sphagnum pools. |
| Range | Northern half of US |
When is Taiga Bluet active?
Taiga Bluet: seasonal activity - Mid May to early August.