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 which Lestes? L. dryas / sponsa
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| jaurinum |
Posted on 15-06-2009 13:02
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Hello, I think it is a Lestes sp. but I don't know which one. Is it identifiable? Thanks for any help. jaurinum attached the following image:  [100.36Kb] Edited by jaurinum on 14-07-2009 19:38 |
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| Sundew |
Posted on 17-06-2009 23:04
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What about Lestes virens? Unfortunately the back of the head is not clearly seen, it should show a sharply bordered lower yellow part. The dark wing spot with white borders is found, however, in the species. Regards, Sundew |
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| jaurinum |
Posted on 20-06-2009 18:01
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Thank you for the help, Sundew. Yes, the picture is not the best for correct id.. I have got another pic, but it is not shows the important part of the head, too. For the next time I will be more clever. Greetings, David jaurinum attached the following image:  [172.78Kb] |
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| RoyW |
Posted on 30-06-2009 13:55
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This is either L. dryas or L. sponsa. The amount of blue pruinescence on the second abdominal segment might suggest dryas, but sponsa can show a similar pattern when the pruinescence is first developing. The apparently fairly short pterostigma also points towards dryas, but a shot which clearly shows the inferior anal appendages needed to confirm the ID. L. virens would not have any blue on the first two abdomenal segments, + the yellow on the back of the head should be visible in the first shot. |
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| jaurinum |
Posted on 14-07-2009 19:39
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Dear Roy, thank you very much. Greetings, David |
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