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Calopteryx splendens
This is a large damselfly with a total length of up to 48 millimetres (1.9 in) and a hindwing length of up to 36 millimetres (1.4 in). The male has translucent wings which each have a broad, dark iridescent blue-black spot (or band) across the outer part.
Backyard in Heverlee, Belgium.
Spotted on Jul 29, 2013
Submitted on Aug 11, 2013
6 Comments
Thanks also here, turqouisekillerwhale ;-)
Ooooh I love this photo!
Thanks, Adarsha!
Excellent! Looks stunning :)
Thanks, beaker98 :-) and the others for liking it :-)
Beautiful color! Nice capture:)