Chinese Garden of FriendshipCommon Bluetail Damselfly Koi (Nishikigoi) Water Dragon

The ponds in the Chinese Garden of Friendship attract native damselflies such as the Common Bluetail Damselfly (Ischnura heterosticta).

The Common Bluetail is a small damselfly. It is the males that usually have blue eyes, a blue thorax, and a blue ringed tail. The female damselfly come in a variety of forms that include green, brown, black, and a blue form that is similar in colouring to the male damselfly of the species.

Common Bluetail Damselfly (Ischnura heterosticta), Chinese Garden of Friendship, Darling Square NSW
Common Bluetail Damselfly (Ischnura heterosticta), Chinese Garden of Friendship, Darling Square NSW
Common Bluetail Damselfly (Ischnura heterosticta), Chinese Garden of Friendship, Darling Square NSW
Common Bluetail Damselfly (Ischnura heterosticta), Chinese Garden of Friendship, Darling Square NSW

Chinese Garden of FriendshipCommon Bluetail Damselfly Koi (Nishikigoi) Water Dragon

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