Damselfly - ID please?
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We have a lot of Damselflies in our garden, mostly bright blue ones, but I spotted something different today that had green eyes and some pink / red colouring. I have not been able to identify this one, any help anyone can give would be appreciated.
K-5IIs, Sigma 105mm DG EX Macro, Extension Tubes
PS it had a blue tail spot, on the second to last tail segment
K-5IIs, Sigma 105mm DG EX Macro, Extension Tubes
PS it had a blue tail spot, on the second to last tail segment
13/07/2013 - 22:10davidstorm
CategoryWildlife / Nature
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ISO800
Focal Length100mm
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Posted 13/07/2013 - 23:25
Thanks Defragged, I think you are right. If so, this is the first time I have seen this species in my garden, the rest seem to be Azure Damselflies.
Regards
David
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Nicola's Apartments, Kassiopi, Corfu
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Regards
David
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Nicola's Apartments, Kassiopi, Corfu
Some cameras, some lenses, some bits 'n' bobs
Last Edited by davidstorm on 13/07/2013 - 23:26
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Posted 14/07/2013 - 07:47
Well caught - nice colours!
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Posted 14/07/2013 - 09:27
Nice shot David, and well spotted, if you Google Blue-tailed Damselfly it states that they are scarce and that there are five different colour phases to the female.
Lucky you to have them in your garden.
Regards John/Jumbo
Lucky you to have them in your garden.
Regards John/Jumbo
Last Edited by Jumbo48 on 14/07/2013 - 09:28
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Defragged
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Somewhere safe in deepest Lancashire.
A female 'Blue Tailed Damselfly'.... I think!...
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