Willow Emerald Damselflies

e6filmuser

These were flying at a large pond in a local nature reserve two days ago. It was a warm, sunny day.

This species repeatedly perched on leaves of a small willow tree close to the water and was quite tolerant of my closeness.

The first four are at f8, the other two at f11.

Olympus EM-1 (aperture priority), Olympus 4/3 x2 TC, Olympus 4/3 50mm f2 macro, ISO 640, hand-held.

I have prepared crosseye and conventional stereos which will be uploaded tomorrow.

Harold

e6filmuser

I have been advised that most of these are Willow Emeralds.

Harold

Lord Vetinari

Nice find and shots Harold

Brian V.

e6filmuser

@Lord Vetinari said:
Nice find and shots Harold

Brian V.

Thanks, Brian.

I was having doubts about my identification at the same pond in July 2019 but here is a definite Common Emerald from that session. I have edited the title of this discussion.

Harold

spanky117ab

Nice shots Harold, ive been out the last few days and haven't seen any more dragons around, I think were done for the year out my way.

e6filmuser

@spanky117ab said:
Nice shots Harold, ive been out the last few days and haven't seen any more dragons around, I think were done for the year out my way.

Thanks,

I went back on Friday, one of the warmers days, but frequently-passing clouds probably contributed to their absence

Harold