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White-legged Damselfly (Platycnemis pennipes) A small, uncommon and under recorded damselfly in the UK, easily mistaken or overlooked among more prominent blues.<br /> <br /> This photo demonstrates its most distinctive feature, the feather-like white streaked legs, also visible in this video, accompanied by some additional species information: <section class="video"><iframe width="448" height="282" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/6ishiMLIxvs?hd=1&autoplay=0&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></section> Geotagged,Platycnemis pennipes,Spring,United Kingdom,white legged damselfly Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

White-legged Damselfly (Platycnemis pennipes)

A small, uncommon and under recorded damselfly in the UK, easily mistaken or overlooked among more prominent blues.

This photo demonstrates its most distinctive feature, the feather-like white streaked legs, also visible in this video, accompanied by some additional species information:

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The White-legged damselfly

The white-legged damselfly or blue featherleg is a damselfly of slow-flowing, muddy waters. It occurs from the Atlantic to Siberia and is often abundant throughout its range.

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Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
Species identified by Philip Booker
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Uploaded Dec 4, 2020. Captured Jun 1, 2020 16:13 in Old Station, Barcombe Mills, Lewes BN8 5BP, UK.
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  • f/4.0
  • 1/500s
  • ISO100
  • 220mm