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Costa Rica Expedition Series: Part 2 - Pseudostigmatidae or Forest Giants (Damselflies)
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Jul 27, 2017 14:44:33   #
Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast
 
Fascinating creatures and information, Doc! I never even knew these existed, and your portraits of all are just beautiful!!

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Jul 27, 2017 15:30:30   #
docshark Loc: Millersville, PA
 
Dixiegirl wrote:
Fascinating creatures and information, Doc! I never even knew these existed, and your portraits of all are just beautiful!!


Truly a fascinating insect. It was the target species for me on this expedition. I was lucky enough to spot them on the second and third day. I'm glad you enjoyed the info (once an educator always an educator) and the pictures. I really appreciate you comments. If you'd like to see them fly, take a look at the short clip I found on Youtube. It's in the reply I posted to Angela back on page 2 of this thread.
-Doc

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Jul 27, 2017 15:43:58   #
Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast
 
docshark wrote:
Truly a fascinating insect. It was the target species for me on this expedition. I was lucky enough to spot them on the second and third day. I'm glad you enjoyed the info (once an educator always an educator) and the pictures. I really appreciate you comments. If you'd like to see them fly, take a look at the short clip I found on Youtube. It's in the reply I posted to Angela back on page 2 of this thread.
-Doc


Would love to, Doc! Thank you!

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Jul 27, 2017 16:18:42   #
JeffDavidson Loc: Originally Detroit Now Los Angeles
 
Very very nice!

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Jul 27, 2017 17:26:37   #
docshark Loc: Millersville, PA
 
JeffDavidson wrote:
Very very nice!


Thanks Jeff. It was one of those things that I figured I came this far - I have to find this species. Fortunately I found them on the second and third day of the expedition. I appreciate your feedback.
-Doc

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Jul 27, 2017 18:18:53   #
angela k Loc: Long Island
 
docshark wrote:
An adventure it was my friend! So many new and wonderful things to see and photograph. I know I only scratched the surface but I observed and learned so much. I'm glad you enjoyed them they are just amazing. If you'd like to see them fly Angela, check out this short clip.

https://youtu.be/EGGhq6TdP6E

You don't always find what you are looking for even when you find the perfect habitat for the species so I try not to get my hopes up too high when hunting. This time I was rewarded.
-Doc
An adventure it was my friend! So many new and won... (show quote)


Totally amazing!!!!! So beautiful, but I would probably freak if that was coming toward me unless of course, I was with that group and had a guide!!!
Thanks Doc for the share!!

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Jul 27, 2017 18:22:00   #
SX2002 Loc: Adelaide, South Australia
 
Excellent shots Doc...

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Jul 27, 2017 19:12:58   #
docshark Loc: Millersville, PA
 
SX2002 wrote:
Excellent shots Doc...


Thanks Ron. I appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback. Glad you enjoyed them. It was tough shooting.
-Doc

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Jul 27, 2017 19:46:01   #
dstalnaker Loc: Round Rock, Tx
 
Awesome Doc! Lee and I thought we had seen a big one in Florida when it was about 4 inches long. these are magnificent.
Dee Dee

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Jul 27, 2017 20:03:00   #
docshark Loc: Millersville, PA
 
dstalnaker wrote:
Awesome Doc! Lee and I thought we had seen a big one in Florida when it was about 4 inches long. these are magnificent.
Dee Dee


Yes DeeDee these were just magnificent. The size was just amazing. I've never seen anything quite like it. Thanks for looking and and the fine comment.
-Doc

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Jul 28, 2017 04:20:01   #
Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis
 
docshark wrote:
Like hunting Odes anywhere you may go out with a certain species in mind to photograph. Before going on this expedition I really wanted to photograph at least one of the Pseudostigmatidae or Forest Giant damselflies. They are the largest of any dragon or damselfly in the world. Their wing span is around 7" and their body length about 5". It was very difficult to get into good position to photograph these amazing Odes in the dense jungle. Sometimes you had to shoot into the sun.
This family of damselflies breed in holes in trees, bamboo, fruit hulls or tank bromeliads that are filled with water. These are fiercely guarded by the males. They will fly up one side of a tree and down the other looking for spiderwebs. Their main food is soft bodied spiders. They will carefully approach the web grab the spider and back away from the web so as not to become entangled in it. If there is no spider they may steal the prey of the spider that is in the web.
I was luck to find two species. I hope you enjoy them even though there is no way to judge their size from the photographs.
-Doc
Like hunting Odes anywhere you may go out with a c... (show quote)


Great images!!!!! Doc

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Jul 28, 2017 07:14:04   #
docshark Loc: Millersville, PA
 
Manglesphoto wrote:
Great images!!!!! Doc


I'm glad you think so Frank. It was tough shooting in the dense jungle with the light changing every few seconds. Challenging but fun. I saw a lot of strange and new things to photograph. Thanks for looking in.
-Doc

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Jul 28, 2017 13:14:06   #
AuntieM Loc: Eastern NC
 
Awesome shots. They look so delicate - like a small puff of wind could tear them apart.

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Jul 28, 2017 18:45:03   #
docshark Loc: Millersville, PA
 
AuntieM wrote:
Awesome shots. They look so delicate - like a small puff of wind could tear them apart.


Thank you Auntie M. i'm glad you liked these shots. Yes they are quite delicate and beautiful.
-Doc

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Jul 29, 2017 18:31:58   #
Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England
 
Super captures, they look so delicate and beautiful. Thank you for the interesting information.

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