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Ruddy Darter (old female) Although not the best photo I felt it worthy of posting as an expert explained to me that this is a far less commonly seen 'androchrome form', usually considered to be when old females develop male like colours. Learned something new, happy days! Geotagged,Odonata,Ruddy Darter,Summer,Sympetrum sanguineum,United Kingdom,dragonflies,isle of wight Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Ruddy Darter (old female)

Although not the best photo I felt it worthy of posting as an expert explained to me that this is a far less commonly seen 'androchrome form', usually considered to be when old females develop male like colours. Learned something new, happy days!

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  1. The photo is fine, Claire, and besides beautiful indeed of great value for future identifications! Posted 7 years ago
    1. Nightmare focusing with a breeze blowing, but yes, I found that very interesting. Posted 7 years ago
      1. Oh yes that "awesome" feeling in macro mode in the viewfinder focusing on a single blade of grass, moving seemingly METERS due to wind. Posted 7 years ago

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The Ruddy Darter is a European species of dragonfly of the family Libellulidae.

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

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Uploaded Jul 25, 2018. Captured Jul 24, 2018 13:18 in Unnamed Road, Newport PO30 4PF, UK.
  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/500s
  • ISO320
  • 300mm