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Close-up of a dragonfly, a willow damselfly (Chalcolestes viridis), sitting on a stem. The background is green. There is space for text.
Tot 35-39mm, Ab 25-33mm, Hw 17-24mm. Average size and build for a Spreadwing.\n\nThe most widespread and numerous Lestes in many areas, probably because it is less partial to ephemeral habitats.\n\nOccurrence:\nOne of the commonest damselflies in most of Northern Europe across to japan, but (largely) absent from most of the south.\n\nHabitat:\nAlmost any standing water with ample reed-like vegetation. May be more numerous at recent shallow or acidic sites, but not specific to pioneer, ephemeral or bog-like conditions.\n\nFlight Season:\nGenerally from mid-May to mid-October, peaking in August. Most emergence tends to be a week later than L. dryas.\n\nThis is a common Species in the Netherlands.
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Dragonfly in the morning dew
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18 august 2023, Basse Yutz, Yutz, Thionville Portes de France, Moselle, Lorraine, Grand Est, France. It's summer. Around the body of water in a public park, in the vegetation that borders it, a Green Emerald Damselfly has landed on a reed leaf. It clung to the underside of the leaf. It is a small odonate with a metallic green color.
front view of a damselfly
Close-up of a delicate green glowing dragonfly, a female Willow Damsel (Chalcolestes viridis), hanging on a dry leaf. The insect is photographed from above.
Tot 39-48mm, Ab 29-39mm, Hw 23-28mm.\nLestes viridis is easily noted for its vivid green color, pale appendices, large size and its habit of hiding in trees and bushes. It is the only European Species that lay eggs in living wood.\nOccurrence:\nWidespread and common in most of Europe; inexplicably absent until recently from Great Britain (where suitable habitat abounds). Benefits from urbanization, favoring garden and park ponds, and possibly expending northwards.\nHabitat: \nAlmost any type of standing or slow flowing water with bordering trees and bushes. Unlike other Lestes, does not favors ephemeral conditions (e.g. shallows, drying-out pans).\nFlight Season:\nThe latest Lestes; in central Europe seldom emerges before mid-July, but already in early May in Iberia. Abundant in august and September, persisting into November.\n\nThis is probably the most Common Lestes in the Netherlands.
A willow emerald damselfy or western willow spreadwing (Chalcolestes viridis) is holding on to a small branch.
Brilliant Emerald Dragonfly perched on a leaf in Woodwalton Fen nature reserve.
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damselfly eyes taken with extreeme macro photography.
A willow emerald damselfly (Chalcolestes viridis) resting on a leaf, sunny day in summer
Similar in appearance to the more common Emerald Damselfly. Willow Emerald Damselfly is longer than Emerald Damselfly, appears thinner and lacks the blue pruinescense. The dark bordered pale brown pterostigma is a key identification feature of Willow Emerald Damselfly.
Damesel fly extreme closeup
Tot 35-39mm, Ab 25-33mm, Hw 17-24mm. Average size and build for a Spreadwing.\n\nThe most widespread and numerous Lestes in many areas, probably because it is less partial to ephemeral habitats.\n\nOccurrence:\nOne of the commonest damselflies in most of Northern Europe across to japan, but (largely) absent from most of the south.\n\nHabitat:\nAlmost any standing water with ample reed-like vegetation. May be more numerous at recent shallow or acidic sites, but not specific to pioneer, ephemeral or bog-like conditions.\n\nFlight Season:\nGenerally from mid-May to mid-October, peaking in August. Most emergence tends to be a week later than L. dryas.\n\nThis is a common Species in the Netherlands in the described Habitats.
Head of The azure damselfly (Coenagrion puella) up close. Detail of the dragonfly's eyes.
Dragonfly eating insect on green leaf.
Damselfly in their natural environment.
Detail closeup of a western willow emerald damselfly, Chalcolestes viridis, insect resting in the sun
An image of a Willow Emerald Damselfly perched on foliage
A Scarce Emerald Damselfly, Lestes dryas, in summer sun.
Tot 39-48mm, Ab 29-39mm, Hw 23-28mm.\nLestes viridis is easily noted for its vivid green color, pale appendices, large size and its habit of hiding in trees and bushes. It is the only European Species that lay eggs in living wood.\nOccurrence:\nWidespread and common in most of Europe; inexplicably absent until recently from Great Britain (where suitable habitat abounds). Benefits from urbanization, favoring garden and park ponds, and possibly expending northwards.\nHabitat: \nAlmost any type of standing or slow flowing water with bordering trees and bushes. Unlike other Lestes, does not favors ephemeral conditions (e.g. shallows, drying-out pans).\nFlight Season:\nThe latest Lestes; in central Europe seldom emerges before mid-July, but already in early May in Iberia. Abundant in august and September, persisting into November.\n\nThis is probably the most Common Lestes in the Netherlands.
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