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Willow Emerald closeup of tail Not in the quality that I was aiming for, but I hope you at least like the idea. Chalcolestes viridis,Europe,Geotagged,Heesch,Macro,Netherlands,The Netherlands,Willow Emerald Damselfly Click/tap to enlarge

Willow Emerald closeup of tail

Not in the quality that I was aiming for, but I hope you at least like the idea.

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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 Oct 6, 2014. Captured Aug 3, 2014 14:49 in Nistelrodeseweg 24, 5384 PN Heesch, The Netherlands.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/4.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO100
  • 105mm
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Captured in the summer. More summer photos.