Dazzling Damsels and Dragons 2019

• Nigel O

  

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  • 27 Jun 2019 6:51 PM

  Nice spot - I've not seen one

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• TeeJay

  

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  • 28 Jun 2019 6:02 PM

  I think this is a Small Red-eyed Damselfly. Not the best of shots as I was looking down on it from several feet above. The other option is a Red-eyed Damselfly but the markings on S9 and what appear to be complete anti-humeral (shoulder) stripes made me think otherwise. It was on floating vegetation (which fits) and according to the texts has seen a rapid expansion in England. 

  Is anyone prepared to express an opinion as I'm not totally confident.

  

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• Noisette

  

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  • 28 Jun 2019 7:11 PM

  In reply to TeeJay:

  I agree Small Redeye Damselfly, the blue on the sides of S8, & you can just see the black on the top of S10, (I think we've got the same book so it helps). Lovely shot against a difficult background.

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  Hazel in the Gironde estuary, France

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• TeeJay

  

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  • 28 Jun 2019 7:43 PM

  Thanks Hazel, much appreciated. These tiny damsels can be a bit tricky especially if you don't have a very good view. Funny thing is I was on my way home and just had a peek though a blind overlooking pools and the red eyes caught my eye. I've only see one once before and that was in France!!!

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• Paul A

  

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  • 28 Jun 2019 11:29 PM

  A first for me.  :-)

  Four-spotted Chaser.

  

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• gaynorsl

  

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  • 29 Jun 2019 10:11 PM

  Cracking photo Paul.

  Lot to learn
• Alan.

  

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  • 30 Jun 2019 9:03 AM

  Common Darter..on a breezy morning.

  

  

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• turboman

  

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  • 30 Jun 2019 10:01 AM

  Nice shots Alan, not seen many of the big guys in my local area.

  cheers  Terry

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• Nigel O

  

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  • 30 Jun 2019 11:46 PM

  Not seen a single Darter yet, just Chasers and Skimmers

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• turboman

  

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  • 2 Jul 2019 8:07 PM

  A couple of the Banded Demoiselles I chased this morning, the female was not as keen to be photographed.

  Tool lots of shots, but most were slightly out of focus, may have a focusing problem

  

  

  

  

  

  Didn't see any other Damsels or Dragons, but there again, Demioselles prefer running water.

  cheers  Terry

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