tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post1049950756865327000..comments2024-02-10T22:47:24.732+00:00Comments on Kent Dragonflies: The Emerald DamselflyMarc Heathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-35588524071496921112016-08-16T14:50:05.387+01:002016-08-16T14:50:05.387+01:00These pictures are also wonderful to see.
This b...These pictures are also wonderful to see.<br /> This beautiful Emerald Damselfly has beautiful glossy colors.<br />A celebration to see :-)Helmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01669041021568049241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-2101093809332574472016-08-15T10:20:53.832+01:002016-08-15T10:20:53.832+01:00Thanks Richard. I think the females spend a lot of...Thanks Richard. I think the females spend a lot of time away from the water where they probably mature and rest up. I have also noticed a few females in shady wooded areas away from water. I suspect they visit the water to mate and oviposit.Marc Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-89391830323735860952016-08-15T10:16:38.098+01:002016-08-15T10:16:38.098+01:00Thanks Pete. It will be hard to find a Scarce but ...Thanks Pete. It will be hard to find a Scarce but I shall keep my eyes peeled just in case.Marc Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-33842311206809648342016-08-15T09:58:49.270+01:002016-08-15T09:58:49.270+01:00Another great set of images, Marc. We do quite wel...Another great set of images, Marc. We do quite well for Emerald Damselflies here, but I'm trying to find an answer to a puzzle. On 31st July I went to photograph them at one pondside location. There were plenty there, but all males with the exception one female mating with a male, and another female roosting on her own. Just a few days later (4th August), I went to another location and in a wooded ride close to a lake I found several but, conversely, all were females. I'm wondering if it was location (waterside v. grass and trees), weather, or whether they have staggered emergence. I don't think it was time of day as both visits were early afternoon. Do you have any suggestions, please? <br /><br />Best wishes - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-78648181023661456342016-08-14T21:18:25.389+01:002016-08-14T21:18:25.389+01:00The mating pair are something else, and good luck ...The mating pair are something else, and good luck with your search for the Scarce Emerald Damselfly.<br /><br />Enjoy your week Marc.Pete Woodruffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16039548314043002357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-73219096228023111882016-08-13T19:48:32.213+01:002016-08-13T19:48:32.213+01:00Many thanks Bob, they do make for a nice photograp...Many thanks Bob, they do make for a nice photograph.Marc Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-85919393935135439542016-08-13T19:01:08.220+01:002016-08-13T19:01:08.220+01:00Oh, I do love your sunset, and the best of all, is...Oh, I do love your sunset, and the best of all, is Emerald Damselfly, beautiful.Bob Bushellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07819577478571292055noreply@blogger.com