Damsels and Dragons

[SurfnFish]

I've applied for official recognition as the worse damsel fly fisherman in recorded history.

 

[Kilchis]

Blue Dasher, female.

 

[Coach Potter]

I have no idea what type of dragon fly that is but it looked cool. I tried to switch lens’s to get a tighter shot but he didn’t stick around.

 

[Kilchis]

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I have no idea what type of dragon fly that is but it looked cool. I tried to switch lens’s to get a tighter shot but he didn’t stick around.

That's a nice shot of a female Eight-spotted Skimmer. A male would have white patches outboard of each dark wing spot patch, and with age, a bluish color to the abdomen.

 

[Coach Potter]

That's a nice shot of a female Eight-spotted Skimmer. A male would have white patches outboard of each dark wing spot patch, and with age, a bluish color to the abdomen.

Oh wow...so I have probably seen one of those before but didn't recognize this one as that because of its age. I didn't know what the blue dragon flies were called but I have seen them.

Thanks! I like knowing those kinds of things.

 

[Kilchis]

Vivid Dancer damsel female on Mandevilla bloom.