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White Featherleg

Platycnemis latipes

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Field Notes

Habitat:

Platycnemis latipes is an Atlanto West Mediterranean endemic which is known from Iberia and France only, where it is generally common.
Countries:
Native:
France (France (mainland)); Portugal (Portugal (mainland)); Spain (Spain (mainland))
Platycnemis latipes occurs mainly in low to moderately fast running waters in lowlands and hilly areas. It is rarely met in standing waters.
Systems: Terrestrial; Freshwater

Notes:

spotted in river homem félinhos beach

Species ID Suggestions

White Featherleg, male

Platycnemis latipes

Comments (4)

Thanks kozoga for the id Jemma is so cool that Bug Chicks programe,great idea :-)
the colors are lovely! I am following the Bug Chicks. They posted there first spotting yesterday.i joined the mission too. I am excited to see what new things they find.
Thanks Jemma you know me,without fungi ,insects are my second "love" and these beautys are amazing

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