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Sunday, 12 June 2016

Chasers and Damsels

Dragonflies and Damselflies are now emerging in some numbers after the warm spell of weather we have had recently.

This female Scarce Chaser I found along side the river bank.
It was perched in the sun for quite a long period.



Mating pair of Azure Damselflies




Female Banded Demoiselle 






Male Banded Demoiselle


Four-spotted Chaser






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21 comments:

  1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure12 June 2016 at 08:27

    Wonderfulclose up images of al these lovely critters Roy.

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  2. Pam12 June 2016 at 09:26

    Superb Odonata images!

    Good to see a few different to the norm angles taken, namely the Female Banded Demoiselle and the last image of the Four-spotted Chaser

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  3. waldlaeufer68 Frank Scholtyssek12 June 2016 at 09:50

    Hi Roy,
    fantastic shots, one recognizes the details of the dragonflies
    greetings frank

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  4. FAB12 June 2016 at 11:11

    Roy, it is good to see the varied species appearing at long last. I feel the mixed weather has certainly delayed things this year AND we have rain here again today!

    Looking at the thorax and S2 markings I think your mating Damsels are in fact Azure.

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  5. Debs F Grant12 June 2016 at 11:55

    Ah, insect macro. Love it! Great shots, especially the Scarce Chaser. Never seen one before.

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    1. Roy Norris16 June 2016 at 11:36

      Thanks Debs. Only in certain locations do I see them now.

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  6. Anonymous12 June 2016 at 12:43

    It is a great time of year. I'm glad to see you have a good variety.

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  7. Anne Hagman-Niilola12 June 2016 at 19:27

    Onpa siellä jo paljon korentoja! Täällä on ollut kylmää, öisin melkein pakkasta, korentoja ei paljoa ole näkynyt.

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    1. Roy Norris16 June 2016 at 11:35

      Kaikki meillä on nyt on sade ja sade Anne

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  8. Midmarsh John12 June 2016 at 19:42

    A nice selection there Roy. I was pleased to spot the first damsel of the year at my garden pond yesterday.

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  9. Simon Douglas Thompson12 June 2016 at 21:27

    Hoping my new camera can handle damsels and dragons

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    1. Roy Norris16 June 2016 at 11:34

      Its the old saying Simon, "The best camera is the one that you have with you."

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  10. grammie g13 June 2016 at 14:57

    Hey Roy... You sure get the opportunity to see these guys, and have them stay in one place to get these great close-ups of them. :)
    I find them so amazing with the colors and delicate looking body's,but deadly when it comes to a meal. ;)

    Grace

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  11. Helma21 June 2016 at 20:06

    A beautiful array of dragonflies and damselflies. A corn bout I've never unfortunately encountered.

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  12. Roy Norris22 June 2016 at 12:02

    Thanks Nora.{:))

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