Dragonfly Id Please

Alfry · #1 (**permalink**) 10-02-2008, 07:09 PM

I have been unable to Id this Dragonfly can anyone help?
Ralf

oxycera · #2 (**permalink**) 10-02-2008, 07:19 PM

Looks like female Orthetrum coertulescens.

oxycera · #3 (**permalink**) 10-02-2008, 07:19 PM

typing error - coerulescens

GuyF · #4 (**permalink**) 10-02-2008, 07:20 PM

Not certain, but I think it's a teneral male Keeled Skimmer.
Nice shot!
Guy

glsammy · #5 (**permalink**) 10-02-2008, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Alfry

I have been unable to Id this Dragonfly can anyone help?
Ralf

Where was it taken?

Alfry · #6 (**permalink**) 10-02-2008, 07:34 PM

Thanks for the Id
It was taken at the RSPB reserve at Arne, in August last year. I started off just photographing them but have found that this has led to a greater interest in the subject
Ralf

aeshna5 · #7 (**permalink**) 10-02-2008, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GuyF

Not certain, but I think it's a teneral male Keeled Skimmer.
Nice shot!
Guy

Agree it's teneral male Keeled Skimmer- female doesn't usually show black lines on edge of abdomen.

oxycera · #8 (**permalink**) 10-02-2008, 07:48 PM

Have to agree you're right.

Alfry · #9 (**permalink**) 10-02-2008, 08:14 PM

Thanks everyone I have had a good look at some of the other images of these and didn't realize that there was such a change in colouring of the males and also didn't know about the markings on the sides of the abdomen
such a lot to learn!
Ralf

Wild-Woman · #10 (**permalink**) 11-02-2008, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Alfry

I started off just photographing them but have found that this has led to a greater interest in the subject
Ralf

This sounds so familiar with so many of us on WAB. Me for one-Glsammy for two!
So once you're hooked-that's it. You'll be gagging for the new season to start,like the rest of us. Are you interested in the Thursley meet? You'd love it!