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The Willow Emerald Damselfly top view, the Netherlands I was pleased to find this one at the end of summer, since I never seen it before in this area that I frequently visit. My guess is that this is a Willow Emerald Damselfly, based on this reference photo: <a href="http://www.vlindernet.nl/images/gr/Libel_44922_gr.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.vlindernet.nl/images/gr/Libel_44922_gr.jpg</a> Chalcolestes viridis,Heesch,Macro Click/tap to enlarge

The Willow Emerald Damselfly top view, the Netherlands

I was pleased to find this one at the end of summer, since I never seen it before in this area that I frequently visit. My guess is that this is a Willow Emerald Damselfly, based on this reference photo: http://www.vlindernet.nl/images/gr/Libel_44922_gr.jpg

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The Western Willow Spreadwing

"Chalcolestes viridis", formerly "Lestes viridis", is a damselfly of the family Lestidae. It has a metallic green body and at rest it holds its wings away from its body. Its common name is the Willow Emerald Damselfly or the Western Willow Spreadwing.

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Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Oct 3, 2013. Captured Sep 29, 2013 13:48.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/11.0
  • 1/160s
  • ISO320
  • 105mm