Diptera.info :: Identification queries :: Other insects, spiders, etc.
 Platycnemis pennipes
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| Susan R Walter |
Posted on 08-08-2006 20:48
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 Member Location: Touraine du Sud, central France Posts: 1802 Joined: 14.01.06 |
I thought the detail of this photo was interesting enough to post, even though it is not dipteran. You don't often get such a clear view of how the male claspers operate. I have identified these as Platycnemis pennipes White legged Damselflies. The picture was taken by my husband on 5 August 2006, on the river Claise near our newly purchased house in Indre et Loire, France. And yes - the quality and quantity of the local invertebrate population did influence our decision  If anyone can tell me the distribution of the other two species of Platycnemis in France I would be grateful. Susan R Walter attached the following image:  [158Kb] Edited by Susan R Walter on 08-08-2006 20:53 Susan |
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| Susan R Walter |
Posted on 08-08-2006 20:50
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Member Location: Touraine du Sud, central France Posts: 1802 Joined: 14.01.06 |
The full pic.
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| Susan R Walter |
Posted on 08-08-2006 20:51
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Member Location: Touraine du Sud, central France Posts: 1802 Joined: 14.01.06 |
The claspers (unoccupied).
Susan R Walter attached the following image:  [35.07Kb] Susan |
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