Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) | Project Noah

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Field Notes

Description:

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.

Habitat:

Backyard in Heverlee, Belgium.

Reference Links:

Banded Demoiselle

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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:)

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