Flame-tailed Pondhawk, Sani Lodge, Ecuador

This is the female (if my ID is correct).

comments (9)

Christine Young

Lion

Gorgeous! Posted 3 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! Do you also see the illusion of a metal-like reflection? Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Um, no. It looks like a stick with wings to me. But, if I try, I can see the body as being rusty metal. Is that what you mean? Posted 3 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      To me the thorax looks silvery with a vertical highlight to confirm that illusion. But when you look at that vertical "highlight" closely, it turns out to not be a reflection at all. Posted 3 years ago
    2. 1. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Ohhh. Okay, I see that. Not very metallic to me. Sorry that I cannot validate you. I hope it doesn't affect your self-esteem. ;P Posted 3 years ago
      2. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        It's ok, I'm always valid in my fantasy world :) Posted 3 years ago
        
        Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        https://cdn.someecards.com/someecards/usercards/MjAxMi0zZjdkMTcwYWZhZWVjOTcz.png Posted 3 years ago
        
        Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Love those cards, brutal honesty is totally my style. Posted 3 years ago
        
        Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Yep, same here. Posted 3 years ago

The Flame-tailed Pondhawk

''Erythemis peruviana'', also known by its common name flame-tailed pondhawk, is a species from the genus Erythemis. This species was first described and named by Jules Pierre Rambur.

Info 1 0

Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies

Species identified by Ferdy Christant