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Platycnemis acutipennis (fam. Platycnemididae). Macho/Male

[ES] Los Platycnemis se caracterizan por tener los ojos muy separados (más que otros caballitos del diablo) y por tener las tibias del segundo y tercer par de patas ensanchadas (en unas especies se ve mejor que en otras). Apenas presentan dimorfismo sexual, aunque comparando fotos he llegado a la conclusión de que esto es un macho por la forma de los cercos. Vuelan despacio y sin hacer ruido y se desplazan hacia atrás y lateralmente como los helicópteros.
Se distribuye ampliamente por la península Ibérica y también por Francia. Está ligada a aguas lentas o pantanos, como en este caso.
Aquí expliqué la diferencia entre un caballito del diablo y una libélula: https://pixelfed.social/p/diegopastor/956650235151321500

[EN] The species belonging to the genus Platycnemis have very separated eyes (more than other damselfly species) and wide tibiae in the second and third pair of legs. Sexual dimorphism isn't very noticeable, but I think this is a male because of the form of its cerci. Their flight is slow and they are able to move backwards and laterally, like a helicopter.
It is widely distributed across the Iberian peninsule and also in France.
I explained the differences between a dragonfly and a damselfly here: https://pixelfed.social/p/diegopastor/956650235151321500

2026/05/27, provincia de/province of Cáceres (Spain).

Equipo/Equipment: Canon EOS 400D + Tamron SP 90 mm f/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1
ISO 1600, s 1/400, f/8,0. A pulso/Handheld.

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#arthropods #insects #insect #bugs #bug #damselfly #damselflies
#insecto #insectos #odonato #odonatos #CaballitoDelDiablo
#macro #macrofotografía #macrophotography #naturaleza #nature

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Climate change brings new species of dragonflies and damselflies to N.B.
Zoologist John Klymko says climate change has brought new species such as scarlet bluet, Martha's pennant and eastern amberwing to New Brunswick. Some native species, however, such as Canada whiteface and muskeg emerald might leave the province.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/climate-change-dragonfly-damselfly-discovery-9.7211521?cmp=rss

New on my #blog: https://aspi.blog/2026/05/27/upcoming-stamp-and-postal-history-auction/
An account of the creation and uploading of James and Sons latest auction catalogue, stamp and postal history lots that will go under the hammer on June 23rd, with links to both online platforms, and a coda on the theme of 'computer is not always right' plus a #photo gallery.
#auctions #stamps #PostalHistory #scanning #catalogues #uploading #photography #birds #insects #butterflies #PaintedLady #WoodlandBrown #damselflies

This was probably the best of today's #damselfly pictures:
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New on my blog: https://aspi.blog/2026/05/24/three-cracking-t20s/
A look back at three classic cricket matches and a #photo gallery.
#cricket #T20 #WT20I #T20Blast #EnglandvNewZealand #ENGvNZ #GlamorganvGloucestershire #GLAvGLO #SevernBridgeDerby #MiddlesexvSurrey #MIDvSUR #LondonDerby #photography #birds #insects #bees #pollinators #damselflies