Pinhead wisp
Every corner of nature holds a fascinating story, and this morning I discovered something extraordinary. Its body was slender, like a needle. It was a pinhead wisp, a species of damselfly belonging to the Coenagrionidae family. I found the tiny creature resting quietly on a blade of dried grass. It stood perfectly still, without moving an inch. Despite its stillness, photographing it proved difficult due to its minuscule size, I had to zoom in 10x just to make it visible on my phone's camera screen.
Its coloration was stunning a beautiful blend of pink and reddish-orange. Its green eyes added to its enchanting appearance, while its slender legs a mix of white and brown gave it an elegant look. Its wings were transparent, adorned with a beautiful, intricate network pattern. This damselfly differed slightly from the ones I usually encounter; while most damselflies spread their wings wide when they land, this one kept its wings tightly closed.
| Latin name | Agriocnemis femina |
|---|---|
| Observation date | 28 Jun, 2026 |
| Camera used | realme 7 Pro |
| Photographers | |
| Location | Aceh, Indonesia |
| Link to original community |
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https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/376071107
| Latitude | Longitude | Map |
|---|---|---|
| 4.695135 | 96.7493993 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.695135&mlon=96.7493993 |
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