Friday, February 06, 2009

Damselfly (6) - Archibasis Viola

Family : Coenagrionidae
Common Name : Violet Sprite
Status : Uncommon
Location : Venus Drive

This is an uncommon violet blue damselfly found at Venus Drive near the forest edge. It was not easy to get near to this species. I had spotted it twice at the same location late 2008 and could only manage a few whole body shots. Spotted it again in a stream on 13 Feb 2009 and I was fortunate to have a close-up shot this time although it was not of the best quality. I have not been able to spot this species elsewhere so far.

(Venus Drive - 25 Feb 2009)



(Venus Drive, 14 Nov 2008)

(Venus Drive, 13 Feb 2009)

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