Erythromma viridulum

Erythromma viridulum, mating ring.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

The perfect summer shot!

Do you know what the small bulbs are on the abdomen of the right one? Eggs? Mites? Posted 4 years ago
1. RMFelix
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you!
  Yes, they are ectoparasites, water mites to be precise, most probably Hydrachnidia. Posted 4 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Thanks for the answer, very interesting. Posted 4 years ago

The Small Red-eyed Damselfly

The Small Red-eyed Damselfly ''Erythromma viridulum'' is a member of the damselfly family Coenagrionidae. It is very similar to the Red-eyed Damselfly.

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Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies

Species identified by RMFelix