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Chalcolestes viridis (Vander Linden, 1825) France, Parc de Miribel Jonage Chalcolestes viridis,France,Geotagged,Lestidae,Summer,Willow Emerald Damselfly Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Chalcolestes viridis (Vander Linden, 1825)

France, Parc de Miribel Jonage

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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 Christine Young
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By Claude CHAVAND

Public Domain
Uploaded Nov 10, 2019. Captured Aug 30, 2019 10:57 in Unnamed Road, 69330 Meyzieu, France.
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  • ILCE-7M2
  • f/8.0
  • 1/100s
  • ISO2000
  • 90mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.