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Chalcolestes viridis Chalcolestes viridis, immature female, nearly 30 min after its emergence. Chalcolestes viridis,Willow Emerald Damselfly,animalia,biodiversity,exuviae,insects,lestidae,odonata,zygoptera Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Chalcolestes viridis

Chalcolestes viridis, immature female, nearly 30 min after its emergence.

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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 RMFelix
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Uploaded Oct 23, 2015. Captured Jul 13, 2015 11:42.
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  • NIKON D7100
  • f/4.5
  • 1/400s
  • ISO160
  • 80mm

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