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Banded damoiselle (male) Stunningly beautiful. Taken at Alverston Nature Reserve, Isle of Wight Calopteryx splendens,Geotagged,Isle of Wight,Spring,United Kingdom,banded damoiselle,damselflies Click/tap to enlarge

Banded damoiselle (male)

Stunningly beautiful. Taken at Alverston Nature Reserve, Isle of Wight

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The banded demoiselle is a species of damselfly belonging to the family Calopterygidae. It is often found along slow-flowing streams and rivers. It is a Eurasian species occurring from the Atlantic coast eastwards to Lake Baikal and northwestern China. This is a common species throughout much of its range.

Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
Species identified by Claire Hamilton
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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Jun 10, 2018. Captured Jun 10, 2018 12:37 in Alverstone Rd, Sandown PO36 0EZ, UK.
  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/640s
  • ISO125
  • 400mm