I recently read on the web that blue is the least found color in nature, so I was curious how many organisms are actually blue. It doesn’t have to be a fully blue organism, but the primary color has to be blue. I’m guessing birds and arthropods are probably more commonly blue, but I’m interested i…

The common bluetail damselfly, Ischnura heterosticta [image] ! I love damselflies they are super pretty and brightly coloured. I have also found a few Brunonia australis (blue pincushion) flowers!

[image] That_Bug_Guy: I always found the blue eyes of cormorants to be quite beautiful. Looking through my photos, I realised I’ve never taken a closeup Yes, the beautiful blue/green eyes of a cormorant. I could get lost in those lovely eyes… [image]

I didn’t realize they had such funny expressions.

Don’t know if this counts since it’s under a UV light but here are some. [IMG_5901] [IMG_4807] [IMG_5374]

They sure do! https://inaturalist.org/observations/130284610

[2024-07-21 Rocky Mountain Arsenal & Sand Creek Park 020 bedr] I’m surprised that nobody has mentioned the Blue-eyed Darner (Rhionaeschna multicolor). Observation link

Compsocerus violaceus https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/248591282 [Captura de pantalla 2025-01-22 095257] … Commelina erecta https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/252023306 [Captura de pantalla 2025-01-22 095522] These are mine.

[DavParkGrtBluHeron01a] https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/252445738

You probably already know this liverwort (Calypogeia azurea) from my Identifier Profile: [Calypogeia azurea]

I’ve been on the hunt and hope to see it soon, thanks for reinvigorating my interest. I’d like to see the blue oil bodies under magnification

What are some blue organisms you have photographed?

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GothHobbit January 22, 2025, 11:52am 72

I’m surprised that nobody has mentioned the Blue-eyed Darner (Rhionaeschna multicolor).

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What are some blue organisms you have photographed?

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