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Damselfly exuvia
The exuvia is the empty skin, or carapace, of the last larval stage (final 'stadium'). When the larvae is ready to metamorphose, it first climbs out of the water (generally on emergent vegetation); then the carapace splits along the back and behind the head and the immature adult emerges. You can find these exuvia on the vegetation as evidence of their emergence. The exuvia in this picture is on yellow flag (Iris pseudacorus).
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Technical Information: Photographed with a Minolta Dimage Z1. |
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Copyright Richard Burkmar 2004. Permission is hereby granted for anyone to use this image for non-commercial purposes which are of benefit to the natural environment. School pupils, students, teachers and educators are invited to use and reproduce the image freely. The photographer should be credited where practicable. Use for commercial purposes is prohibited unless permission is obtained from the copyright holder. |
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