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Willow Emerald Damselfly on reed Chalcolestes viridis,Heesch,Macro,Willow Emerald Damselfly Click/tap to enlarge

Willow Emerald Damselfly on reed

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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 5, 2013. Captured Sep 29, 2013 14:18.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/11.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO400
  • 105mm