Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Platycnemis pennipes

Posted by Susan R Walter on 08-08-2006 21:48
#1

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:D

If anyone can tell me the distribution of the other two species of Platycnemis in France I would be grateful.

Edited by Susan R Walter on 08-08-2006 21:53

Posted by Susan R Walter on 08-08-2006 21:50
#2

The full pic.

Posted by Susan R Walter on 08-08-2006 21:51
#3

The claspers (unoccupied).