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Robust Spreadwing Damselfly

Lestes dryas

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41.1996, -3.58841

Field Notes

Description:

The blue eyes identify this as a male while the copper colour suggests old age.

Habitat:

Pond on mountain airfield at 3,700' (1,130 metres) with scattered bushes.

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PublishedAugust 13, 2013

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