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Common Bluetail


Common Bluetail
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Copyright: Paras Bhalla (parasbhalla) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 317 W: 0 N: 814] (3170)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-08-15
Categories: Insects
Camera: Sony Cybershot DSC P150
Exposure: f/3.2, 1/80 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-26 10:28
Viewed: 132
Points: 22
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Information on Damselfly from Wikipedia:

The Damselfly (Suborder Zygoptera) is an insect in the order Odonata. Damselflies are similar to dragonflies, but the adults can be differentiated by the fact that the wings of most damselflies are held along, and parallel to, the body when at rest. Furthermore, the hindwing of the damselfly is essentially similar to the forewing, while the hindwing of the dragonfly broadens near the base, caudal to the connecting point at the body. Damselflies are also usually smaller, weaker fliers than dragonflies, and their eyes are separated.

The Common bluetail (Ischnura heterosticta), is a common Australian damselfly of the family Coenagrionidae. They are generally found near slow-running or still water. The species is also salt tolerant.

Description

The Common Bluetail is a small damselfly. Most males have blue eyes, a blue thorax, and a blue ringed tail. The females are green or light brown.


Scientific classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Suborder: Zygoptera
Selys, 1854


Etymology

Zygoptera comes from the Greek zygo meaning joined and ptera meaning wings.

Biology

Damselflies undergo incomplete metamorphosis, with an aquatic nymph stage. The female lays eggs in water, sometimes in underwater vegetation, or high in trees in bromeliads and other water-filled cavities. Nymphs are carnivorous, feeding on daphnia, mosquito larvae, and various other small aquatic organisms. The gills of damselfly nymphs are large and external, resembling three fins at the end of the abdomen. After moulting several times, the winged adult emerges and eats flies, mosquitoes, and other small insects. Some of the larger tropical species are known to feed on spiders, hovering near the web and plucking the spider from its nest.
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hello Paras
great shot with very good details and good sharpness
beautiful colours
greeting lou

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2908 W: 34 N: 8623] (32138)
  • [2009-10-26 11:11]

Hi Paras . You have taken a fine close up of this damselfly. Which you have taken with sharp focusing and fine detail. Your use ofthe light has made the blue colour stand out. well taken TFS.
Nick..

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 406 W: 0 N: 1011] (5434)
  • [2009-10-26 12:05]

Hi Paras!
It is a very good photo of this Damselfly, natural colors, great details!

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  • hansh Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 209 W: 1 N: 123] (526)
  • [2009-10-26 12:47]

Hello Paras.

This one looks like a Platycnemis pennipes (Blue Featherleg) wich we see here. You show us here a perfect clear picture of it. Tfs.

Gr. Hans

Ciao Paras. Best compliments for fine details and intrigant colours contrast against BG's warm colours in interesting texture. Perfect DOF for a good diagonal compo.

Roberto

Ciao Paras, lovely diagonal composition with elegant damselfly, wonderful metallic colors, superb sharpness and splendid details, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-10-26 15:50]

Hi Paras,the damselfies too are a great spectacle whit these colors,you're a magician of colors..ehe...excellent perspective and perfect sharpness too,Thanks for share,have a nice day,LUCIANO

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  • cirano Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 654 W: 0 N: 228] (4916)
  • [2009-10-26 16:19]

Slav Paras,
Very good close up of this blue damselfly with excellent sharpness and great POV.Nice colors and perfect details.TFS.
Regards,
Dűrzan

Hi Paras,

A master focused damselfly! congratulations, impressive background, replete of beatifuls elements and very well ligth, interesting result. Well done MF!

TFS

Jesús

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3813 W: 190 N: 11346] (34981)
  • [2009-10-26 23:14]

Hello Paras,
A fine capture of a male Blue Featherleg (Platycnemis pennipes). Your note refers to an Australian species not found in Europe!
Excellent POV taken with fine sharpness and colours against a pleasing natural BG.
Thanks and best regards,
Ivan

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1373 W: 56 N: 4716] (16222)
  • [2009-10-28 2:55]

Hello Paras,
This is wonderful,good detailed and sharp macro.Simple BG is also perfect.I liked the composition very much.TFS.
Best regards Siggi

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