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Orthonevra or Ripponensia?
nick upton
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Posted on 22-05-2011 17:54
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I think this pretty metallic hover is Orthonevra nobilis, but Ripponensia splendens looks quite similar. Can anyone confirm which this is (or maybe soemething else altogether...) ?

2.5.11 c.6mm Wiltshire garden (some ponds nearby) UK.
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Top view, focus not great on wings.
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It is safe to say that this is O. nobilis indeed.
Btw: Riponnensia is written like this <
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Many thanks for confirming my ID Andre. It's great to get expert back-up when I encounter species new to me! And thanks for correcting my spelling of Riponennsia!
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Ooooppsss... Wink
Edited by Andre on 26-05-2011 18:25
 
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Sorry, one more try: Riponnensia! Accurate typing was never my strong poinnttt..
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Sorry, one more try: Riponnensia! Accurate typing was never my strong poinnttt..
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Sorry, one more try: Riponnensia! Accurate typing was never my strong poinnttt..
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