Pinhead wisp

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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.

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Latin nameAgriocnemis femina
Observation date28 Jun, 2026
Camera usedrealme 7 Pro
Photographersreachdreams@reachdreams
LocationAceh, Indonesia
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https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/376071107

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4.69513596.7493993https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.695135&mlon=96.7493993
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