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Chalcolestes viridis - feeding, Heesch, Netherlands Feasting on a small spider.<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/162538/chalcolestes_viridis_heesch_netherlands.html" title="Chalcolestes viridis, Heesch, Netherlands"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2/162538_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=zef4EQWs1Llf%2FsgYneJLQ1tv%2Fpo%3D" width="200" height="184" alt="Chalcolestes viridis, Heesch, Netherlands Praised for its lovely metallic shine.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/162537/chalcolestes_viridis_-_feeding_heesch_netherlands.html Chalcolestes viridis,Heesch,Macro,Netherlands,Willow Emerald Damselfly" /></a></figure> Chalcolestes viridis,Heesch,Macro,Netherlands,Western Willow Spreadwing Click/tap to enlarge

Chalcolestes viridis - feeding, Heesch, Netherlands

Feasting on a small spider.

Chalcolestes viridis, Heesch, Netherlands Praised for its lovely metallic shine.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/162537/chalcolestes_viridis_-_feeding_heesch_netherlands.html Chalcolestes viridis,Heesch,Macro,Netherlands,Willow Emerald Damselfly

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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 Aug 9, 2024. Captured Jul 26, 2024 15:06.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/11.0
  • 1/160s
  • ISO400
  • 105mm