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Description
Libellula
Da Wikipedia, l'enciclopedia libera
Le libellule (Libellula LINNAEUS, 1758) sono un genere di insetti appartenente all'ordine degli Odonati. Il nome Libellula deriva dal latino "libra", ovvero bilancia, così detta perché nel volo tiene le ali orizzontali.
Dragonfly
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Dragonflies (Libellula Linnaeus, 1758) are a genus of insects belonging to the order of Odonata. The name derives from the Latin Dragonfly "pounds", or balance, so called because the flight takes wings horizontal.
Anatomy
They have a very long head, compound eyes and antennae relatively short, the two pairs of wings, nearly equal, are elongated and membranous, sometimes brightly colored, and allow rapid and safe flight. The abdomen is relatively long and slender, composed of eleven segments. The legs are inserted before the body and are rarely used for walking. They have chewing mouthparts very characteristic: the lower lip ends with small pliers with which the dragonfly grabs the prey. They feed on insects in flight grab and eat and therefore have a silent flight as well as fast, which makes them terrible predators in both air and water.
Reproduction and growth
Reproduction of dragonflies is in the aquatic environment. They are oviparous and having spawned by the elongated leaves fall into water or simply lay down the drums of aquatic plants. Like all the Odonata, the dragonflies undergo incomplete metamorphosis. In all species, eggs hatch into larvae that mature into the water, feeding on other aquatic life, as some of the larger species may even attack small fishes. The larvae of dragonflies have a special jaw, stretch and called "mask", in which affect their prey. The length of nymphal period varies, depending on the species, from one to three or more years, during which the animal meets the outline at least ten times. When the nymphs are fully mature they leave the aquatic environment and undergo metamorphosis, transforming into the adult form.
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Comments (44)
erlandpil
Excellent shot erland
renecyberdoc
marvellous.
rainbows
Incredible capture, dear Mario. I do not think I have ever seen one as close as this. Superb work. Hugs for all day. Di. xx
durleybeachbum
Outstanding macro, Mario!
Juliette.Gribnau
fantastic capture ! Thanx for the info !
jayfar
Brilliant Mario, The structure of the wings is awesome.
Hendesse
Stunning details. Excellent macro, looks fascinating.
5391151
Very cool work.
lizzibell
Great capture...
whaleman
Wonderful shot!
alanwilliams
such a piece of art
RodolfoCiminelli
WoW, brillante lavoro il mio amico......!!! Complimento......!!!
DananJaya_Chef
Really really fantastic shot!
morningglory
Super details, love the wings.
DAVER2112
Outstanding capture! Excellent composition. :)
magnus073
Mario, questa è una foto meravigliosa mio amico. E 'pieno di dettagli sorprendenti, e così chiara. Sei un fotografo favoloso
Thetis
gorgeous shot!!
helanker
AAAAAAAAAAWW! This is magnificent. A wonderful macro indeed.
MrsLubner
Incredible pose and composition. It is a very unique view of this creature. Stellar work.
flavia49
impressionante!! fantastico macro! gorgeous macro!!
MrsRatbag
WOW! Fantastic maco, look at his little beard and the "stained glass" wing pattern! This is brilliant!
pspworkshop
Amazing shot!
Littlejock
Terriic focus and details. So impressive
Faemike55
Absolutely fantastic macro, Mario!
Meisiekind
S T E L L A R detailed macro Mario! WOW - what great work!
tennesseecowgirl
Fine work!!!
marybelgium
wonderful macro !
jmb007
bellissima!! buna serata!!
flora-crassella
a very beautiful dragonfly!!!!! GORGEOUS photo!
drifterlee
Wonderful shot!!