Although dainty damselflies are quite small they do have the ability to travel distances between ponds if resources become sparse and if the benefits outweighs the cost. We also see evidence of their movement through the recolonization of the lost population in Britain.
Despite their diminutive size, dainty damselflies have the capacity to traverse considerable distances between ponds when resources are limited and the potential benefits exceed the associated costs.  Furthermore, we see evidence of their migration patterns through the reestablishment of their populations in Britain.