Coromandel Marsh Darts mating
Marsh darts are slender and small damselflies with varied coloration. These non-iridescent damselflies rest with wings closed over their body. The wings are transparent and rounded at the tip. The long and slender abdomen is slightly longer than the hind wing. Some of the smallest damselflies like the Golden Dartlet (Ischnura aurora) is from this family. Marsh Darts are found throughout the world. World over, this family is represented by about 1147 species. Within Indian limits, 65 species are known and in peninsular India 25 species are recorded. The marsh darts breed in a variety of aquatic habitats like ponds, marshes, streams and rivers. Though most of the species are closely associated with aquatic habitats, some species like the Common Marsh Dart (Ceriagrion coromandelianum) can be found far away from any aquatic habitat.
If you are interested you can download the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Peninsular India – A Field Guide. An excellent book which has been released under a Creative Commons license by the Indian Academy of Sciences
P.S. I know about the book because it has some pictures taken by ‘Yours truly’ – including the one depicted above
Wow, Amazing capture. Wonderful details and bokeh.
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simply amazing! macro at its best
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Wah!! Clarity, composition, colours are outstanding.
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you have some good pair of eyes….must be difficult to spot.
Where was this one taken?
Mayur Thanks – Added location information
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Beautifully captured. Nice shot.
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The Master of macro!
Fantastic capture, well seen!
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Great catch…..!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Fantastic capture, Tarique!
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Excellent macro!!
amazing macro.. wonderful details.. !!
did you use a tripod to get this shot..??
@The Wanderer’s Eye – No I rarely use tripods, the VR on this lens is amazing
mind sharing which lens you used..pls..?
It was a 70-200 f/2.8 VR with a 2x TC
yeah , fantastic coreagrafie !!!
un toque de danza
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CRAZY macro. you got it at the perfect time. have a good day
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Beautiful shot!
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I see a reversed heart….great shot.
Lovely capture
wonderful capture my friend,have a good Monday x
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Acrobatic love? Nice capture.
Wonderful capture. You are lucky to be there and witness such an amazing display.
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WOW! Absolutely beautiful!..Fantastic work!..Great macro!
this is lovely!
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Lovely colors… I generally dont like insect shots.. but this is really nice
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wow….love the clarity here…awesome
Fantastic shot!!!
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Excellent shot!
mmmh very nice!!! gr8 detail!!
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Wonderful light and color.
~I SNIFFED out this wonderful image!
You deserve this nose worthy award!
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Stunning! First class!
Great macro!
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THis is amazing !!!!!!!!
Excellent……..
Brilliant capture!
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Spectacular shot!! WHOOOOAAA.
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