Damselfly of the genus Lestes

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MacroLuv
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Damselfly of the genus Lestes

Post by MacroLuv »

First two are males and the third one is a female, I guess. :D

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Model Canon EOS 450D
Date/time original 15.6.2008 11:41:58
Shutter speed value 1/395 s
Aperture value f/5
ISO speed ratings ISO 200
Focal length 100 mm

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Model Canon EOS 450D
Date/time original 15.6.2008 11:43:38
Shutter speed value 1/128 s
Aperture value f/6.4
ISO speed ratings ISO 200
Focal length 100 mm

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Model Canon EOS 450D
Date/time original 15.6.2008 11:46:31
Shutter speed value 1/1024 s
Aperture value f/3.2
ISO speed ratings ISO 400
Focal length 100 mm
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Post by Harold Gough »

I have some comment on the composition. In the first two the leaf competes with the insect for our attention. This is less so in the the third one, where the vegetation has a similar colour to that of the eyes.

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Erland R.N.
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Post by Erland R.N. »

This must be Lestes parvidens, Eastern Willow Spreadwing.

In Croatia you are fortunate to have both this species and it's western counterpart, Lestes viridis. Details on the female and the rather brownish pterostigma (wing markings) suggest the eastern species.

All your pictures show what I think is rather young individuals.

Erland

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Post by MacroLuv »

Thanks guys. :D
Interestingly, they keep their wings under aabout 45 degree unlike the most of other damselflies.
The meaning of beauty is in sharing with others.

P.S.
Noticing of my "a" and "the" and other grammar
errors are welcome. :D

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