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Orange Featherleg,
Platycnemis acutipennis
42.1327, -6.706
Field Notes
Description:
Platycnemis acutipennis is the only European damselfly which combines an orange-red abdomen and blue eyes. The male has moderately wide hind tibias. The thorax is buff-coloured with black stripes. There is an orange spot near the tip of each wing. The sexes are similar
Habitat:
Platycnemis acutipennis is common and widely distributed across the southwest of Europe including Portugal, Spain, and France; it is endemic to that area. Spotted at a oak and Holm oak forest. Parque natural de Lago de Sanabria.
Notes:
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/400 sec. f/10; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 300.0 mm. No flash fired
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Platycnemis acutipennis
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PublishedOctober 27, 2013
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