Emerald spreadwing ( Lestes dryas ) with parasites by larose forest photos

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25-JUN-2010	Christine Hanrahan

Emerald spreadwing (Lestes dryas) with parasites

This poor spreadwing has been infested with parasites on the thorax. You often see insects of all types carrying a heavy parasite load. This is minor compared to some insects which are so laden with parasites they can barely move. It is a tough world out there.

Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
1/250s f/3.2 at 5.0mm iso100 hide exif

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Date/Time	25-Jun-2010 11:00:02
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Model	Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
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Focal Length	5 mm
Exposure Time	1/250 sec
Aperture	f/3.2
ISO Equivalent	100
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Metering Mode	matrix (5)
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Pierre		02-Feb-2018 14:49
Une macro formidable remplie de superbes détails, merci pour les explications! V

Ton T.		15-Dec-2017 21:15
A stunning image Christine! V

Carl H. Johnson		13-Dec-2016 02:23
AMAZING CAPTURE!!!!~V~

PauloCGama		12-Dec-2011 22:13
Incredible catch, Christine. Thanks, once again, for the text - really incredible, amazing details~!

globalgadabout		12-Dec-2011 16:39
top notch image of this shimmering creature...the clarity is fabulous...V

Guest		12-Dec-2011 16:14
Fantastic macro!

J. Scott Coile		12-Dec-2011 15:37
Sharp and beautiful.

Ghislaine et Réal Boulet		12-Dec-2011 14:01
Outstanding macro.

Stephanie		12-Dec-2011 13:11
Absolutely fascinating image and information! Superb photo Christine! BV

LynnH		12-Dec-2011 13:05
Ugh... but a beautiful, detailed and colorful photograph!! V+

Janet Forjan-Freedman		12-Dec-2011 13:00
Very well captured and documented!

Patricia Kay		12-Dec-2011 12:51
Excellent capture of this beauty Christine...Hopefully as Torben says the mites are just hitching a ride...BV

Guest		12-Dec-2011 12:19
And we, meaning I, are so ignorant of such plights as these beauties often glide by. I am grateful for your pointing this out and clarifying aspects of this insect world.

Torben Jorgensen		12-Dec-2011 08:57
Great detail Christine. You often see these watermites. I'm not sure whether they harm their hosts or they just use them as transportation. V

Sheila		12-Dec-2011 08:23
Superb shot, great details.

Joanne Kamo		12-Dec-2011 08:21
Amazing shot with gorgeous detail and really interesting..love the color!

January Grey		12-Dec-2011 07:42
Beautiful colors & intricate detail!! Nice shot, Christine! V~

slhoornstra		12-Dec-2011 05:58
A magnificent shot which is ordinary for you!! Really super, but poor little fellow. BV

Carl Carbone		12-Dec-2011 04:49
Gorgeous color and detail in this shot. Don't you wish you could help him out? :-)

joseantonio		12-Dec-2011 04:23
Amazing capture

Cindi Smith		12-Dec-2011 03:51
Wow, what a great shot....amazing image. Just amazing! V

janescottcumming		12-Dec-2011 03:42
Remarkable shot! V

Jim Coffman		12-Dec-2011 03:06
I agree,unbelievable capture!! Great work,Christine...

Ann Pettigrew		12-Dec-2011 03:02
Unbelievable shot, Christine! Do you think they are mites or ticks of som sort?? Great detail.

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