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Copper Demoiselle

Calopteryx haemorrhoidalis

Description:

"The Copper Demoiselle is a species of damselfly which is found in southern Europe. It is often found along streams and rivers, which are clear and rich in oxygen. The abdomen of the male shows a distinctive pink rear. The wingspan is 60–70 mm. Adults fly from April to September."

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2 Comments

ClaudiaS
ClaudiaS 11 years ago

Sim... obrigado pelo comentário.

kozoga
kozoga 11 years ago

No começo eu pensei que não era uma fêmea mas Calopteryx haemorrhoidalis, já que tem faixas escuras nas asas ou pterostigmas falsos típicos da espécie. Mas, dada a imagem, vejo que este é um homem imaturo que ainda não tomou sua característica cor preta. Concordo com a identificação. Boa captura.

ClaudiaS
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ClaudiaS

Portugal

Spotted on Aug 15, 2012
Submitted on Aug 16, 2012

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