Among the lush, lush grass, I found a creature sitting sweetly on a blade of grass that was beginning to turn yellow. It was a common bluetail, or Ischnura senegalensis in Latin. It looked so peaceful and serene resting there, but I remained cautious as I approached it. Look at its delicate body, resembling a thread of emerald green tangled in the equally thin blade of grass.
The base color of its body is emerald green, blended with yellowish green, black, and blue. The presence of blue at the tip of its tail creates a vibrant and captivating touch of color. The combination blends seamlessly with the surrounding foliage. When I looked closer, the color combination of this beautiful creature was like a painting painted directly by the hand of nature, which is inseparable from the place where it resides. The colors were subtle and peaceful to behold.
Not only that, but look at its transparent wings, which are equally beautiful, adorned with a unique pattern of fine lines that resemble a net. Its wings are tightly closed and placed on its back. When touched by light, its body sparkles like jewels. Its transparent wings also produce an equally beautiful shimmer, resembling thin glass embracing the wind. Its slender feet grip the leaf it's perched on, maintaining its balance.
| Latin name | Ischnura senegalensis |
|---|---|
| Observation date | 3 Mar, 2026 |
| Camera used | realme 7 Pro |
| Photographers | @reachdreams |
| Location | Aceh, Indonesia |
| Link to original community |
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https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/341040990
| Latitude | Longitude | Map |
|---|---|---|
| 4.695135 | 96.7493993 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.695135&mlon=96.7493993 |
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