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Azure Damselfly (Coenagrion puella) I always find it remarkable that the eyes are able to have the same color as the body.<br /> <br /> Dutch name: Azuurjuffer Azure Damselfly,Coenagrion puella,Geotagged,The Netherlands Click/tap to enlarge

Azure Damselfly (Coenagrion puella)

I always find it remarkable that the eyes are able to have the same color as the body.

Dutch name: Azuurjuffer

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  1. View Ludo Sak's profile
    Ludo Sak
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    Wow, just look at that facial hair and marvelous colours! Posted 12 years ago
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    Ludo Sak
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    Added a nice video, filmed by a DSLR. Watch it for a while, the start is a bit slow, but informative in all! Posted 12 years ago
  3. View WildFlower's profile
    WildFlower
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    I think the spot on the thorax is not split here so it is more likely a common blue - Enallagma cyathigerum.
    http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Becherjungfern#/media/File:Comparison_Enallagma_Coenagrion_%28loz%29.svg     Posted 10 years ago

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The Azure Damselfly

The Azure Damselfly is a species of damselfly found in most of Europe. It is notable for its distinctive black and blue colouring.

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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 Sep 19, 2012. Captured Aug 19, 2012 06:21 in Bestseweg, 5691 Son, The Netherlands.
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  • SLT-A55V
  • f/3.2
  • 1/200s
  • ISO200
  • 90mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.