Appearance
This species is up to 48 millimeters long. It is similar to other common ''Lestes'' species but it is darker in color with more blue pruinescence. The pterostigmata are large and black.
Distribution
This species has a wide distribution extending from the western coastlines of Europe into Central Asia and the Middle East. Much of its European range is in the Mediterranean. Its distribution is fragmented. It is more abundant in the eastern parts of its range, but abundance varies according to climate and weather. In some areas it is common and in others it is rare and sometimes endangered.It is most common around brackish waters, like coastal estuaries and salty inland lakes.
Behavior
This species has often been noted to lay its eggs on saltmarsh bulrush . It will also utilize sea bulrush and common clubrush .After mating, the female usually seeks oviposition sites with the male still attached to her. She then lays a line of eggs in the fibers of the aquatic plant. The ovipositor has a cutting implement and sensory setae.
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