
The banded demoiselle is a species of damselfly belonging to the family Calopterygidae. It is often found along slow-flowing streams and rivers. It is a Eurasian species occurring from the Atlantic coast eastwards to Lake Baikal and northwestern China. This is a common species throughout much of its range.
Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
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Uploaded Aug 16, 2011. Captured in Hemelsbleekweg 15, 5425 De Mortel, The Netherlands.
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Beautiful sharp macro! Posted 14 years ago
This one is taken at the Grotelse Heide in Noord Brabant. Posted 14 years ago
wonderful lighting & beautiful colors !! Posted 14 years ago
What a pity it is, this dragonfly is seen in the company where I always take pictures. And last year they removed a lot of wood to the company around. They did the dragonfly and now I see far fewer species. This year I have unfortunately not seen. They had better leave the old ones in my opinion.
Posted 14 years ago