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Sunday, 28 July 2013

Banded Demoiselle Damselfly

The Banded Demoiselle is quite striking in colour and approximately 45mm in length.
 The male in particular especially when flying, shows off with its fluttering display in front of the female. They can be found near slow flowing streams and rivers from May to August.

As for trying to photograph them, they are very flighty and not easy to approach.

Male

Male

Female

Female

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22 comments:

  1. Bas.28 July 2013 at 09:47

    Wat zijn ze mooi hier kom ik ze nog niet tegen ,maar ik blijf zoeken.

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  2. KaHolly28 July 2013 at 10:06

    You must have had to be very patient to get such good shots of both the male and female. They certainly are beautiful!

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    1. Roy Norris28 July 2013 at 12:50

      Thanks Karen, a lot of standing around.{:))

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  3. Margaret Birding For Pleasure28 July 2013 at 10:07

    Hi Roy It is intresting to see both male adn female of this damselfly. The second shot i my favorrtie, with thrid shots coming in 2nd place. Hope you are having a great weekend.

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    1. Roy Norris28 July 2013 at 14:13

      Thanks Margaret. I am still finding your comments in the spam section.???

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  4. The Herald28 July 2013 at 10:19

    Four excellent images Roy, I really like the second one, with those big bold eyes! As you say they're not easy to get close to, especially the females, but you managed it and got some super images!...[;o)

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  5. aliqot28 July 2013 at 12:28

    I've seen quite a few of the males recently, but don't they move quickly? Great detail on these photos.

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    1. Roy Norris28 July 2013 at 12:52

      Thanks Alison, they are quick and don't stay anywhere for very long.

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  6. grammie g28 July 2013 at 19:02

    Hey Roy..Natures colors are are the best!! There colors are great, if they only stayed still long enough to observe there beauty!!
    Are you a patient man,and stay still long enough , or are you running about the the rivers edge??
    Very nice details, love the males eyes!!
    Grace

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  7. Anonymous28 July 2013 at 21:06

    The colors are splendid. We have a similar but that just won't sit still!

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    1. Roy Norris29 July 2013 at 12:37

      When they emerge originally Steve you can't get near them, but after a few days they will pitch for short time.

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  8. Carole M.29 July 2013 at 07:51

    mmmm, wishing they were here; love to see these insects

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    1. Roy Norris29 July 2013 at 12:38

      You do have some really colourful birds though Carole.

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  9. Anonymous29 July 2013 at 14:37

    Fantastic Roy :-) We're getting towards the end of their flight period so enjoy them while you can :-)

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  10. Marianne De Vogelkijker29 July 2013 at 17:56

    Great shots Roy of this wonderful Damselfly!

    Regards,
    Marianne

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  11. Noushka1 August 2013 at 16:18

    Superb!
    Just the one species of Calos I don't have around here! ;-)
    The male is still a youngster with his brown eyes!!

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  12. Helma2 August 2013 at 15:23

    Really nice Roy,
    I have this beautiful meadow brook damsels also first seen this year :-)

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