Coenagrion scitulum (Rambur, 1842)

Wingspan 30-40 mm, with lenghtened and pale pterostigma. Males are relatively small if compared to other Coenagrionidae. Their 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th abdominal segments are half black, whereas the 6^th and 7^th are black. Typical is the black mark on the 2^nd segment, its shape being referred by some authors as “a cat head”. Females feature more variability, with coloration ranging from brown-greenish to blue, with black torpedo-shaped markings on the abdomen back. 

It flies from May to August with a peak in June and July. 

This species lives in still or slowly flowing water habitats, rich in vegetation. 

It can be found mainly in the countries on the northern Mediterranean coast, from Portugal to Asia Minor. It has been recorded also in northern Africa. Its range is in gradual expansion northwards. In the Cuneo region it is a species rare and localized in some areas near Fossano and in the Roeri (hills).