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Gomphus pulchellus Gomphus pulchellus, copula.<br /> Amidst the dried branches of Cistus ladanifer, in one of the hottest days of the century, heavily backlighted.<br /> A fine entry to the species file :)<br /> <br /> Correct EXIF: f/8 Gomphus pulchellus,Western clubtail,anisoptera,arthropoda,dragonfly,gomphidae,insecta,insects,odonata Click/tap to enlarge

Gomphus pulchellus

Gomphus pulchellus, copula.
Amidst the dried branches of Cistus ladanifer, in one of the hottest days of the century, heavily backlighted.
A fine entry to the species file :)

Correct EXIF: f/8

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The Western clubtail

''Gomphus pulchellus'', the western clubtail, is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae. It is found in Western Europe, although absent in the British isles. Its natural habitat are clean ponds and canals, clay and mud holes.

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Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
Species identified by RMFelix
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Uploaded Jun 27, 2017. Captured Jun 16, 2017 17:38.
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  • NIKON D7100
  • f/2.8
  • 1/320s
  • ISO400
  • 50mm

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