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The banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) is a species of damselfly belonging to the family Calopterygidae.
This is a common species throughout much of its range.
Range
The banded demoiselle is a Eurasian species, and is present throughout Eurasia from the Atlantic coast to Lake Baikal and north-western China. It can be found at Fruška Gora in Serbia. It's found throughout the British Isles, except for the Scottish Highlands.