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Western Clubtail Found this dragonfly, obviously a fresh one, near Buren the Netherlands Geotagged,Gomphus pulchellus,Netherlands,Spring,Western clubtail Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Western Clubtail

Found this dragonfly, obviously a fresh one, near Buren the Netherlands

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    Ernst
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    It’s interesting to see it sitting on foliage of the same green coloration as on its body. Is it possible that it might be attracted to the shape and colour ? Posted 5 years ago
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      Paul Dirksen
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      Could be Ernst, or maybe a coincidence since it's a fresh one. So maybe he landed where his fly-capabilaties ended. Posted 5 years ago

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The Western clubtail

''Gomphus pulchellus'', the western clubtail, is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae. It is found in Western Europe, although absent in the British isles. Its natural habitat are clean ponds and canals, clay and mud holes.

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Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
Species identified by Paul Dirksen
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Uploaded May 12, 2020. Captured May 11, 2016 11:24 in Hennisdijk 2, 4116 RK Buren, Netherlands.
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  • COOLPIX P510
  • f/5.9
  • 1/500s
  • ISO160
  • 180mm