Common darter head

A common darter at maximum magnification of my macro lens.

Dutch name: Bruinrode Heidelibel

comments (4)

Frankhuizen Photography

Lion

Splendid shot Joost!

This one is definitely a promotion worthy... Posted 12 years ago
1. Joost Thissen
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks!
  Done the promotion. Exchanged the Dingy Footman for this one :) Posted 12 years ago

Ludo Sak

Lion

Great macro, Joost! Is the subject still able to fly? :) Tough zoom to handle.
What is the magnification of your macro lens? Gratz on the promo! Posted 12 years ago
1. Joost Thissen
  
  Lion
  
  Maximum magnification is 1:1. It looks like more because the darter head is quite big for an insect. (makes me actually wonder which insect has a bigger head).
  
  Yes, the subject is 'alive and kicking'. It is the same as this one:
  
  Posted 12 years ago

The Common Darter

The Common Darter is a dragonfly of the family Libellulidae native to Eurasia. It is one of the most common dragonflies in Europe, occurring in a wide variety of water bodies, though with a preference for breeding in still water such as ponds and lakes. In the south of its range adults are on the wing all year round.

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Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies

Species identified by Joost Thissen