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Willow Emerald Damselfly closeup Special about this specie of damselfly is that it keeps it&#039;s wings spreaded, damselflies normally keep them folded.<br /> <br /> Dutch name: Houtpantserjuffer Chalcolestes viridis,Geotagged,The Netherlands Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Willow Emerald Damselfly closeup

Special about this specie of damselfly is that it keeps it's wings spreaded, damselflies normally keep them folded.

Dutch name: Houtpantserjuffer

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    Like it Joost! Posted 13 years ago
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      Thanks! (Like it a lot myself as well :) Posted 13 years ago
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        And you really should. This photo is awesome. A beautiful balance in color and fantastically sharp, a total joy to experience in HD mode. Promoted and added to several lists :) Posted 13 years ago
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    Gratz Joost, and what can I say, it's marvelous! Posted 13 years ago

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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 Joost Thissen
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By Joost Thissen

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Uploaded Aug 13, 2012. Captured Aug 10, 2012 12:08 in Deutersestraat, Vught, The Netherlands.
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  • SLT-A55V
  • f/7.1
  • 1/250s
  • ISO200
  • 90mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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