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Large Red Damselfly

Large Red Damselfly shot near Krokatjørna, Bergen, Norway.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

I did not expect Norway to have Damselflies at all, this makes it all the more interesting. Do you happen to know the name of the species?

By the way, welcome to JungleDragon! Posted 11 years ago
1. Mjollnir MacAlba
  
  King Cobra
  
  Thanks F. Lots of Damselflies and Dragonflies here in Norway. Large Red Damselfly it's called (thanks Jivko, below).
  Posted 11 years ago

Jivko Nakev

Lion

Hello Mjollnir, welcome to JungleDragon.
Yes, this is Large Red Damselfly, Pyrrhosoma nymphula. Posted 11 years ago

Mjollnir MacAlba

King Cobra

Thanks Jivko. I thought that was the species but nice to have it confirmed. Thanks for the info and the welcome :-D Posted 11 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Now that we know the species, it's time to introduce you to one of JungleDragon's most important features. Check out the button "Identify species" next to your photo. Let's see if you can figure it out on your own :) Posted 11 years ago

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The Large Red Damselfly

The Large Red Damselfly ''Pyrrhosoma nymphula'' is a European damselfly. It is one of the first damselflies to emerge in the year.

Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies

Species identified by WildFlower

By Mjollnir MacAlba

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Uploaded Jun 10, 2014. Captured Jun 10, 2014 13:48 in Spelhaugen 22, 5147 Fyllingsdalen, Norway.

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NIKON D3100
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ISO100
300mm