Sighted in a vegetation of a swampy area near a lake between one to two in the afternoon. Hitching along with it on its flight, a tiny orb-shaped passengers clinging on the ventral side of its abdomen. These are odonate parasites or water mites feeding on them while having a free ride and carry them on their new habitat, a new place for the parasites to propagate. Nature is truly amazing how these little odonate creatures were parasitize with mites. So, Damselflies and dragonflies were not only a good indicator of the ecological integrity but a disperser of these parasitic organism as well.
Location: Samal Island/ Suborder: Zygoptera/ Species: ?
Nice shot! And insightful info. Is this the Small Red Damselfly?
Thanks! Yes it is.. 🙂
Liebe Dabawe das ist eine sehr schöne Libelle und danke dir für deinen Besuch und wünsche dir einen schönen Abend Klaus
Thanks Klaus. 🙂
Loty