Western willow spreadwings on the wing in Vlaams Brabant

October 5, 2026

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s were recorded on 2026-10-04 in Vlaams Brabant, Belgium, continuing their October flight period.¹ This metallic green damselfly typically returns to still and slow-flowing water during autumn to breed after spending the immature stage in terrestrial refugia away from water.¹

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