This morning, I encountered another small surprise while walking along the path one that might easily have gone unnoticed had my eyes not been keen enough to spot it. It was a Pygmy Wisp, a species of damselfly belonging to the Coenagrionidae family. I found the tiny insect resting quietly on the stem of an unopened wildflower. I approached with great care, ensuring I did nothing to startle it into flight. It remained perfectly still, motionless. Perhaps it was taking a brief respite from a long journey, choosing that humble spot to pause and enjoy the peaceful morning.
The Pygmy Wisp possessed a tiny body, yet its striking coloration made it easy to spot. Its body was a reddish-orange, beautifully blended with black and hints of purplish-pink along its back and near its eyes. Its wings were clear, adorned with intricate, net-like patterns. They were not spread open but folded neatly against its back—so neatly, in fact, that at a quick glance, the wings were barely visible. Its slender legs held fast to the flower bud, keeping its body secure whenever the wind sought a partner to dance with.
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| Latin name | Agriocnemis pygmaea |
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| Observation date | 6 Sep, 2026 |
| Camera used | realme 7i |
| Photographers | @reachdreams |
| Location | Aceh, Indonesia |
| Link to original community |
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| https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/397664496 |
| Latitude | Longitude | Map |
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| 4.695135 | 96.7493993 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.695135&mlon=96.7493993 |
