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Banded darter


Banded darter
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Copyright: Hans Hendriks (hansh) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 205 W: 1 N: 104] (456)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-26
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon 20D, Sigma 150mm f2.8 macro
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/160 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-25 2:28
Viewed: 140
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Banded Darter (Sympetrum pedemontanum) is a European species of dragonfly of the family Libellulidae.

Males of the Banded Darter, like most members of the genus, have a red abdomen. The species' primary distinguishing feature however is the presence of broad black bands across the outer section of each wing. It is similar in size to the Black Darter (35-40mm), sharing the broad hindwings and black legs.

The weak, low, fluttering flight is not unlike that of a Black Darter, but it perches frequently on the tips of rush stems rather than on the ground. It is a surprisingly inconspicuous species.

This species is resident in continental Europe. Its main breeding range is south-eastern, especially at medium altitudes, although it appears to be spreading westwards.
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hello Hans!
Another great macro to increase the large number of dragonflies in your gallery .. excellent design and well managed in this capture of Sympetrum pedemontanum male ...
greeting sERGIO

Dear Hans!

I see that you are quite new here on TN and would like to welcome you. You have started on TN in a very pleasant manner and I like this picture very much. The well pronounced colour of the insect contrasts so nicely with the warm and delicate pastel tones of the haulm and the background.

Kind regards

Markus

Hans
Congratulation for your great dragon fly collection!
Beautiful captures, sharp details and lovely colors!
Mariana

Hi Hans,

Excellent capture, very interesting coloration helped with a well-managed exposure.

I like the transparency of the wings, is a very well recorded detail.

TFS

Jesús

hallo Hans
wauwh, wat een pracht zo mooi is deze
goed licht en die scherpte is te gek
super compositie je ziet hem heel goed
groetjes lou

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