Posted by Susan R Walter on 08-08-2006 20:48
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I thought the detail of this photo was interesting enough to post, even though it is not dipteran. You don't often get such a clear view of how the male claspers operate.
I have identified these as
Platycnemis pennipes White legged Damselflies. The picture was taken by my husband on 5 August 2006, on the river Claise near our newly purchased house in Indre et Loire, France. And yes - the quality and quantity of the local invertebrate population did influence our decision:D
If anyone can tell me the distribution of the other two species of
Platycnemis in France I would be grateful.
Edited by Susan R Walter on 08-08-2006 20:53