It is similar to other common Lestes species but it is darker in color with more blue pruinescence.

[2] This species has a wide distribution extending from the western coastlines of Europe into Central Asia and the Middle East.

[2] It is most common around brackish waters, like coastal estuaries and salty inland lakes.

This species has often been noted to lay its eggs on saltmarsh bulrush (Bolboschoenus maritimus).

It will also utilize sea bulrush (Juncus maritimus) and common clubrush (Schoenoplectus lacustris).