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Emerald spreadwing - Lestes dryas Doode Bemde, Aug 2016.<br /> <a href="https://observations.be/species/582/" rel="nofollow">https://observations.be/species/582/</a> Belgium,Emerald spreadwing,Geotagged,Lestes dryas,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Emerald spreadwing - Lestes dryas

Doode Bemde, Aug 2016.
https://observations.be/species/582/

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    Christine Young
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    It kind of blends in with the lichen. Posted 3 years ago
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      Patomarazul
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      Yes, I had not paid attention to that. Maybe this is a nice spot for the damselfly to land because of the similarly colored environment (?). Posted 3 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
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        Could be! I have often wondered how much thought they put into where they choose to rest. Posted 3 years ago
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          Patomarazul
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          I think they see better than we can imagine :-) Posted 3 years ago

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The Emerald spreadwing

"Lestes dryas" is a species of damselfly which is found across Europe, Asia and North America. "L. dryas" can tolerate extreme conditions that few other dragonflies can survive.

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Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
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By Patomarazul

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Uploaded Dec 28, 2021. Captured Aug 15, 2016 13:42 in Doode Bemde, Pastoor Tilemansstraat 17, 3051 Oud-Heverlee, Belgium.
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  • SP-100EE
  • f/5.7
  • 10/1250s
  • ISO250
  • 30.4mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.