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Macro Chaser  Broad-bodied chaser,Geotagged,Libellula depressa,Spring,United Kingdom Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

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  1. Very clear shot! I just saw one an hour ago, but it escaped me :( Posted 10 years ago
    1. Thanks! I'm surprised how close this one let me get. Posted 10 years ago
      1. In my experience not breaking their light and moving slowly helps, but also their own body temperature is a big decision for them to stay or flee. Posted 10 years ago

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"Libellula depressa", the broad-bodied chaser or broad-bodied darter, is one of the most common dragonflies in Europe and central Asia. It is very distinctive with a very broad flattened abdomen, four wing patches and, in the male, the abdomen becomes pruinose blue.

Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
Species identified by TristanV
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Uploaded Jun 4, 2015. Captured Jun 4, 2015 12:32 in 62A High Street, Esher, Surrey KT10 9RG, UK.
  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/3.5
  • 1/664s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm