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Male Emerald Damselfly (Lestes sponsa), Finland) Only four species of Lestidae have been recorded in Finland and this is the only common and abundant species here in the east. This species is known also as a Common Spreadwing. Common Spreadwing,Emerald,Emerald Damselfly,Finland,Geotagged,Joensuu,July,Lestes,Lestes sponsa,Odonata,Scandinavia,Spreadwing,Summer,Zygoptera,closeup,damselfly,insect,male,summer Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Male Emerald Damselfly (Lestes sponsa), Finland)

Only four species of Lestidae have been recorded in Finland and this is the only common and abundant species here in the east. This species is known also as a Common Spreadwing.

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The Emerald damselfly

''Lestes sponsa'', is a damselfly, with a wide Palaearctic distribution. It is known commonly as the emerald damselfly or common spreadwing. Both males and females have a metallic green colour and when resting its wings are usually half opened.

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Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
Species identified by Ari Parviainen
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By Ari Parviainen

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Uploaded Mar 29, 2016. Captured Jul 23, 2015 15:36 in Kuhasalontie 29, 80220 Joensuu, Finland.
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  • NIKON D300S
  • f/6.3
  • 1/640s
  • ISO800
  • 150mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.