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Weidenjungfer by jonas.keller1997

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Weidenjungfer

Die Gemeine Weidenjungfer (*Chalcolestes viridis*) ist eine Art aus der Familie der Teichjungfern (*Lestidae*), die in Europa verbreitet ist. Sie hat einen metallisch grünen Körper mit bronzenem Schimmer, transparente Flügel mit Pterostigmata und große, dunkle Komplexaugen. Ihre Körperlänge beträgt 45–50 mm, die Flügelspannweite 50–60 mm.

Typisch ist die halb geöffnete Flügelhaltung im Ruhezustand. Sie lebt an langsam fließenden oder stehenden Gewässern mit angrenzender Vegetation, besonders Weiden und Erlen, die auch für ihre Fortpflanzung wichtig sind.

Das Weibchen ritzt bei der Eiablage Gehölzrinde an und legt Eier darin ab. Die Larven schlüpfen im Frühjahr und lassen sich ins Wasser fallen, wo sie sich zur Metamorphose entwickeln.


The Willow Emerald Damselfly (Chalcolestes viridis) is a species from the Lestidae family, widespread across Europe. It has a metallic green body with a bronze shimmer, transparent wings with pterostigmata, and large, dark compound eyes. Its body length ranges from 45 to 50 mm, with a wingspan of 50 to 60 mm.

A distinctive feature is its half-open wing position at rest. It inhabits slow-flowing or still waters with surrounding vegetation, especially willows and alders, which are also crucial for reproduction.

During egg-laying, the female incises the bark of woody plants and deposits eggs inside. The larvae hatch in spring, dropping into the water, where they develop until metamorphosis.

Weidenjungfer by jonas.keller1997

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Weidenjungfer

Auf diesem Bild ist ein Paar der Gemeinen Weidenjungfer (Chalcolestes viridis) bei der Eiablage zu sehen. Diese Libellenart gehört zur Familie der Teichjungfern (Lestidae) und ist in weiten Teilen Europas verbreitet.

Die Eiablage erfolgt tandemweise, wobei das Männchen das Weibchen weiterhin festhält. Das Weibchen ritzt mit ihrem Legebohrer Rinde von Weiden, Erlen oder anderen Gehölzen über dem Wasser an und legt die Eier dort ab. Die Larven schlüpfen im Frühjahr und lassen sich ins Wasser fallen, wo sie sich bis zur Metamorphose entwickeln.

Typisch für diese Art sind die metallisch-grüne Färbung, die lange Flugzeit bis in den Herbst und das bevorzugte Vorkommen an langsam fließenden oder stehenden Gewässern mit angrenzender Vegetation.

In this image, a pair of Willow Emerald Damselflies (Chalcolestes viridis) can be seen during egg-laying. This species belongs to the family of Spreadwings (Lestidae) and is widespread across large parts of Europe.

Egg-laying occurs in tandem, with the male continuing to hold onto the female. The female uses her ovipositor to cut into the bark of willows, alders, or other woody plants above the water and deposits the eggs there. The larvae hatch in spring and drop into the water, where they develop until metamorphosis.

Typical characteristics of this species include its metallic green coloration, its long flight period lasting into autumn, and its preference for slow-flowing or still waters with adjacent vegetation.

Red admiral butterfly fends off a wasp at Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire 1st October 2022 by East Anglia Photos

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Red admiral butterfly fends off a wasp at Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire 1st October 2022

Red admiral butterfly fends off a wasp at Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire 1st October 2022

Common Darter #Dragonfly at #wickenfen in Cambridgeshire 1st October 2022 by East Anglia Photos

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Common Darter #Dragonfly at #wickenfen in Cambridgeshire 1st October 2022

Common Darter #Dragonfly at #wickenfen in Cambridgeshire 1st October 2022

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Common Darter #Dragonfly at #wickenfen in Cambridgeshire 1st October 2022 by East Anglia Photos

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Common Darter #Dragonfly at #wickenfen in Cambridgeshire 1st October 2022

Common Darter #Dragonfly at #wickenfen in Cambridgeshire 1st October 2022

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Common Darter #Dragonfly at #wickenfen in Cambridgeshire 1st October 2022 by East Anglia Photos

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Common Darter #Dragonfly at #wickenfen in Cambridgeshire 1st October 2022

Common Darter #Dragonfly at #wickenfen in Cambridgeshire 1st October 2022

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Common Frog by wildlifelynn

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Common Frog

Common Frog / rama temporaria. Garden, Derbyshire. 12/03/21.

I was delighted to find this beauty hunkered down in the log pile last week. Frogs (and toads), make great garden inhabitants because they eat various invertebrate pests. Inevitably I disturb one or two when watering near the rockery, during summer evenings.

I don't know if this was a garden resident or one merely passing through, perhaps to/from a breeding site nearby. It was left in peace after I'd made a few images and when I checked some hours later, it was nowhere to be seen. Hopefully it decided the top end of the garden would make a suitable place to settle!

Common Frog by wildlifelynn

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Common Frog

Common Frog / rama temporaria. Garden, Derbyshire. 12/03/21.

'CELEBRATING WORLD FROG DAY, 20th MARCH, 2021.‘

An image made in my garden last week, to celebrate an important day - World Frog Day is the largest global platform for educating people and raising awareness of the plight of frogs and other amphibians.

Since the 1950's frog populations have significantly decreased and it is thought that one-third of the world's species are threatened with extinction. In the last 10 years alone, it is estimated that 170 frog species have actually become extinct worldwide.

Conservationists and biologists from all over the world, are working hard on projects to identify and understand the reasons why frogs are so threatened and redress situations.

Common Frog by wildlifelynn

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Common Frog

Common Frog / rama temporaria. Garden, Derbyshire. 12/03/21.

'WORLD FROG DAY, 20TH MARCH, 2021.'

An individual Common Frog, found in a log pile in the back garden last week. All on its own, I don't know whether it had already visited a spawning site or would be doing soon. Sadly, we don't have a garden pond, but there are houses nearby that do. Exactly what it was doing there that day must remain a mystery1

Frogs are regarded as keystone species, playing important roles in food chains by eating tiny invertebrates and small creatures. They maintain the balance and ensure the health of their chosen environments.

World Frog Day is the largest global platform for educating people and raising an awareness of frogs and other amphibians. It's also a day for reflecting on the extinction of many frog species around the world and for considering our own dwindling UK populations.
World Frog Day sets a date on the calendar, a catalyst for making positive action plans globally, in order to conserve these important and fascinating creatures.

Great diving beetle (Dytiscus marginalis) by Jan Hamrsky

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Great diving beetle (Dytiscus marginalis) by Jan Hamrsky

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Large red damselfly nymph (Pyrrhosoma nymphula) 01 by Jan Hamrsky

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Mosquito larva (Culex sp.) by Jan Hamrsky

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Great diving beetle (Dytiscus marginalis) and Dragonfly nymph (Aeshnidae) by Jan Hamrsky

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Mosquito pupa (Culex sp.) by Jan Hamrsky

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Great diving beetle (Dytiscus marginalis) by Jan Hamrsky

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Great diving beetle (Dytiscus marginalis) and Dragonfly nymph (Aeshnidae) by Jan Hamrsky

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Large red damselfly nymph (Pyrrhosoma nymphula) 02 by Jan Hamrsky

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Mosquito larva (Culex sp.) by Jan Hamrsky

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Large red damselfly nymph (Pyrrhosoma nymphula) 04 by Jan Hamrsky

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