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Stream Glory

Neurobasis chinensis

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

metallic green abdomen, metallic blue wings

Habitat:

near water

Notes:

I spotted this near a small hot springs on the outskirts of Hsipaw. It's resting on a chunk of floating moss. I took a lot of shots to finally get the first one with its wings open.

Reference Links:

Neurobasis

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (19)
Ashish
Dan please crop first image of Damselfly and upload as separate image. I thing your this shot is pretty clear and hope all visitors see its beauty with very close view.
Ashish
Dan, please download following PDF files help you lot on ID of Indian subcontinent Dragon and Damsel flies. http://www.ias.ac.in/initiat/sci_ed/lifescape/odonates-dragonflies.pdf http://www.ias.ac.in/initiat/sci_ed/lifescape/odonates-damselflies.pdf
Dan Doucette
Thanks Ashish, I think you nailed it with Stream Glory.
Ashish
Alike Forest Glory (Vestalis apicalis) or Stream Glory (Neurobasis chinensis)
Dan Doucette
Thanks Gina and CoralAvery. @Gina - Good to see you again.
CoralAvery
Amazing sheen blue wings! Love it! :)
Noe and Pili
Stunning colors! Thanks for sharing such a cool damselfly :)

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PublishedOctober 2, 2011

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