The splendid nymph

Macromia splendens, last stage nymph in the hand of a great friend and odonata specialist.
A quick shot, adults were flying nearby...

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

So weird!

PS: please don't forget to set the country :) Posted 9 years ago
1. RMFelix
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks for reminding, Ferdy! Done* This nymph can endure a full winter in rivers with a full and cold water streams, grabbed to roots and stones... In the adult stage the long legs help to catch preys in flight (quite something to capture) and females in patrol flights. The flight it self its quite something to contemplate, one of the most difficult nature photos that can be achieved. Cheers* Posted 9 years ago

The Macromia splendens

''Macromia splendens'' is a species of dragonfly in the family Macromiidae. It is found in France, Portugal, and Spain. Its natural habitats are rivers and water storage areas. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies

Species identified by RMFelix