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Hairy Dragonfly - Brachytron pratense


Hairy Dragonfly - Brachytron pratense
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Copyright: Harm Alberts (Harm-digitaal) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 108 W: 7 N: 1826] (6959)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-04-22
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 40 D, Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L USM Macro
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/250 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-05-04 6:23
Viewed: 369
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Dutch]
Brachytron pratense / Hairy Dragonfly / Glassnijder / Kleine Mosaikjungfer / Aeschne printanière.

Widespread and locally common. The first of the large dragonflies to emerge each year. Adults can be seen from early May to mid July. The Hairy Dragonfly can be found at sheltered lowland lakes, fens and cutover bogs. It is locally common in parts of the midlands, north and west. This is the earliest dragonfly to emerge each year. Adults have been seen regularly in early May and may even emerge earlier in favoured years.

Unlikely to be confused with other hawker dragonflies due to its early flight period in May/June. Adults are smaller and darker than the Common Hawker Aeshna juncea which is the most similar Irish species.

KEY IDENTIFICATION FEATURES:
-Hairy thorax
-Long thin pterostigma
-Paired pear-shaped markings on abdomen; blue in males, yellow in females
-Antehumeral stripes are narrow and green.

Source:http://www.habitas.org.uk/dragonflyireland/5622.htm

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Wonderful picture of a freshly emerged dragonfly.
The partial focus on the eyes is remarkable.
Thanks for sharing this picture.

Hello Harm,
Very nice timed shot of this dragonfly emerging, good details and colors
TFS
Marx

Hello Harm,
A very good capture of this freshly emerged dragonfly.
Excellent exposure and clarity with very natural colour.
This is a great image Harm.
Well done!
Cheers & TFS
Steve

Good light and a good moment for shoting.
Congratulations !

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