ABOUT
About Ryukyu Black-winged Damselfly
Body length about 65mm. Distributed on Amami Oshima, Tokunoshima, and Okinawa Island, it lives along the upper to middle reaches of dim mountain streams surrounded by forest. Its body has a blue-green metallic sheen, and its black wings shine blue depending on the light. On Amami Oshima individuals, the blue-shining area of the wings is wider than on those from Okinawa Island. Adults can be seen over a long period, from late February to around December.
SAFETY
Observation Safety Notes
Please enjoy Amami's wildlife through photographs. Some species are protected by law or local ordinance, and capturing or removing them is prohibited. In special protection zones within the national park, collecting any wildlife is prohibited entirely. Please check the notes on this page, and confirm local rules before visiting any site.
