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Enallagma cyathigerum Enallagma cyathigerum, male with lower thorax covered by water mites. Common blue damselfly,Enallagma cyathigerum Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Enallagma cyathigerum

Enallagma cyathigerum, male with lower thorax covered by water mites.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Wow, are they harmful? Posted 9 years ago
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      RMFelix
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      This article is a very good reading, please check: http://nwdragonflier.blogspot.pt/2012/01/mite-y-dragons-odonata-and-water-mites.html, I quote "Although odonates carrying water mites typically appear to be healthy and energetic, studies indicate that their longevity, flying endurance, and reproductive success can be negatively impacted by the stowaways." Posted 9 years ago
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        Ferdy Christant
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        Thanks for the info! Posted 9 years ago

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The Common blue damselfly

"Enallagma cyathigerum" is a European damselfly. The species can reach a length of 32 to 35 mm. It is common in all of Europe, except for Iceland.

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Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
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Uploaded Jun 29, 2016. Captured Jun 24, 2016 15:36.
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  • NIKON D7100
  • f/1.0
  • 1/320s
  • ISO200

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