My first of the season ID please

[cherrybee]

Taken on Bystock Common.It was in an awkward place so not as sharp as I would have liked but I was basically leaning right over on my left foot trying to get a shot without the sun bleaching it out so tail end not sharp.Cannot find it in my book.Help please.Also getting used to a new macro lens set

[Toby]

Large Red Damselfly - usually the first species to emerge.

[Deer Stalker]

Hi Cherrybee.

Its a Large Red Damselfly.

[cherrybee]

Originally Posted by Deer Stalker

Hi Cherrybee.

Its a Large Red Damselfly.

Oh thanks I just wish it was sharper but I nearly fell into the gorse bush getting that I was so pleased to get it.Funny the picture in my book dosnt look anything like it I did think it might be but wasn't sure

[Deer Stalker]

I think the extent of the black markings can be variable & the stripes on the thorax can be red or yellow.