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Willow Emerald Damselfly closeup Captured on probably one of my last macro shooting days of 2013, the season being almost over. Chalcolestes viridis,Heesch,Macro,Willow Emerald Damselfly Click/tap to enlarge

Willow Emerald Damselfly closeup

Captured on probably one of my last macro shooting days of 2013, the season being almost over.

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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 4, 2013. Captured Sep 29, 2013 14:11.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/11.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO320
  • 105mm