Damsel fly?

[ROCKIT]

Just had a week in Seville, took this pic whilst there and thought it may be of interest.

I have a couple more that show the eyes a bit better.

 

[Hivemaker.]

Nice photo Rockit,you want to hope you don't get an infestaion of them little buggers,they will eat all your carrots if you have any.

 

[The Cumbrian]

Great shot I can never get them to sit still long enough. I'm not an expert by any means but I think by the way it is carrying its wings it is a dragonfly rather than a damselfly.

 

[ROCKIT]

Must admit I thought initially that it was a Dragonfly, but they were so small and dipped the water just like a blue version here I changed my mind.

 

[Arfermo]

Damsels are an iridescent dark blue/black and a rather floppy flying style. I suggest that shot is of a dragor fly - a very nice one.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

can't see the link to the photo - I belive that dragonflies close their wings when landed and damsels keep them open if that's any help

 

[The Cumbrian]

I belive that dragonflies close their wings when landed and damsels keep them open if that's any help

I think you will find that it is the other way round. Dragonflies land as this one has with the wings open and Damselflies fold their wings.

 

[Bram]

dragonfly

looks like a common darter ? but i may be wrong

 

[bump3r67]

Has he got sunglasses on?

 

[ROCKIT]

Has he got sunglasses on?

My wife said exactly the same!
It was 39C though, so you could understand if he did.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

I think you will find that it is the other way round. Dragonflies land as this one has with the wings open and Damselflies fold their wings.

50% chance of being right! and I'm a fisherman!! doh!