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Pyrrhosoma nymphula male


Pyrrhosoma nymphula male
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Copyright: Harm Alberts (Harm-digitaal) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 100 W: 1 N: 1471] (5805)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-21
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 40 D, Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L USM Macro
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): European Damselflies [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-04-22 10:49
Viewed: 376
Points: 2
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Pyrrhosoma nymphula male / Large Red Damselfly male / Frühe Adonisjungfer / Petite nymphe au corps de feu / Vuurjuffer.

My first Large Red Damselfly this year!

Widespread and common.Pyrrhosoma nymphula is one of the earliest Odonata species on the wing.
Adult flight period extends from 16 march to 14 september.

It has a preference for small acidic pools and is able to persist on many very dry sites that have become unsuitable for other Odonata. It is also quick to colonise newly created ponds.

The only other red damselfly in europe is the Small Red Damselfly Ceriagrion tenellum only this species has red legs and Pyrrhosoma nymphula has black legs!!


KEY IDENTIFICATION FEATURES:

-A large and robust red damselfly with extensive dark markings
-Black markings on upper surface of abdomen towards the apex
-Some females are almost entirely black on the upper surface of the abdomen (form melanotum)

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  • Amadeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 194 W: 0 N: 645] (2863)
  • [2008-04-22 10:55]

Hola Harm, una excelente aproximación, nitida y bcon buenos detalles. El ojo es fantastico. Buen macro. Un saludo

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