[1] This is a smallish damselfly (wingspan of 40 mm (1.6 in)) which exhibits strong sexual dimorphism.

[3][4] Females and immature individuals are tan, with a narrow whitish band at each segment.

[3][4] Females may easily be confused with Elattoneura frenulata in areas of range overlap.

[5] They are most common in summer, when they are frequently found perched on rocks or plant stems in pairs.

[3] While they may persist year round at many sites, they are encountered far less frequently from late autumn through winter.