DAMSELFLIES

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Jacksparrow
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The first damselfly of the season today. A large red. :)
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Good spot JS.
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Three Azure Damselflies today. Two males and a female. some mating and egg depositing happening too.
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Willpar
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Not seen any damselflies or dragon ones yet.
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An Azure Damselfly today. The first for several weeks.
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Very nice JS.
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The fine weather has brought out the first damselflies of the season. today I saw a pair of Common Blues flying around by the pond in the mating position.
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Good news JS.
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Screenshot 2025-06-02 170527.jpg
Any ideas on species of Damselfly? Sorry missed focus slightly.
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Ed D wrote: Mon Jun 02, 2025 5:07 pm Screenshot 2025-06-02 170527.jpg

Any ideas on species of Damselfly? Sorry missed focus slightly.
My guess is Large Red Damselfly.
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