Where there are beautiful dragonflies, damselflies follow suit—and the Sri Lankan Ceriagrion cerinorubellum, with its striking hues, brings a burst of color to the dim rainforest canopy. This delicate insect stands out amid the lush greenery, its vibrant palette transforming shadowy woods into a living canvas of natural art.

The Ceriagrion cerinorubellum boasts an arresting combination: a golden-yellow thorax contrasts sharply with a vivid orange-tipped abdomen, while transparent wings shimmer with subtle iridescence. Its slender body, adorned with intricate black markings, adds depth to its design—each segment a testament to nature’s precision. In the dappled light of rainforest streams, the damselfly’s colors seem to glow, creating a stunning contrast against the surrounding foliage.

Endemic to Sri Lanka’s wet zones, this damselfly thrives near freshwater habitats, where its vibrant appearance may serve as both a mating signal and a form of visual defense. As it flutters above lily pads or perches on fern fronds, the Ceriagrion cerinorubellum proves that even in the densest, darkest forests, nature finds ways to paint with bold, beautiful colors—turning the ordinary into the extraordinary.