[Odonata-l] Odd coloured eyes on Sympetrum striolatum

[David Kitching]

Whilst out walking yesterday I observed a male Sympetrum striolatum 
with eyes of differing colours. One was the normal reddish brown and 
the other was black. The insect was behaving in a normal manner and 
did not appear to be inconvenienced in any way by this.

Having never previously observed such a phenomenon I would be 
interested to know whether this is something that occurs occasionally or
whether it is some strange 'one-off'? All comments gratefully received.

I have placed a photograph on my website at:

http://www.brocross.com/dfly/news/sight.htm

Cheers,
-- 
David Kitching
              http://www.brocross.com           
                                     fearrmeox adlaþ brægen


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