Dragonflies from "Dragontowne"
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Black saddlebags (Tramea lacerata). So-named from the wing markings that make them look like they have, well, saddlebags. These dragonflies fly for long periods, and (to me) they seem to scarcely offer one a chance for a photograph.
Black saddlebags by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
Royal river cruiser (Macromia taeniolata). These large dragons patrol up and down along their territory. But they will land eventually. Then they are surprisingly easy to approach. This one landed so close to me that I had to step back for pictures!
Royal river cruiser by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
Calico pennant (Celithemis elisa). These small dragons will land frequently. But they always perch at the tops of tall grasses, so to get this view one must always creep in very close and aim down. If they fly off, they won't go far before they land. Then it's time to try try again.
Calico pennant by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
Thanks for looking!
Black saddlebags by Mark Sturtevant, on FlickrRoyal river cruiser (Macromia taeniolata). These large dragons patrol up and down along their territory. But they will land eventually. Then they are surprisingly easy to approach. This one landed so close to me that I had to step back for pictures!
Royal river cruiser by Mark Sturtevant, on FlickrCalico pennant (Celithemis elisa). These small dragons will land frequently. But they always perch at the tops of tall grasses, so to get this view one must always creep in very close and aim down. If they fly off, they won't go far before they land. Then it's time to try try again.
Calico pennant by Mark Sturtevant, on FlickrThanks for looking!
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An outstanding set Mark. Nice variety of Odes. Well done my friend.
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Nov 6, 2022 05:34:48 #
Mark, great captures. The last one is an evolutionary amazing stunt... butterfly pigmentation on the almost imaginary wings... truly amazing ... " Permian era, about 275 million years ago. These dragonflies had a wingspan close to 30 in. or 2.5 ft (75 cm) with an estimated weight of over 1 pound (450 g)"
https://entomology.unl.edu/scilit/largest-extinct-insect
https://entomology.unl.edu/scilit/largest-extinct-insect
Nov 6, 2022 05:40:52 #
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
Black saddlebags ( i Tramea lacerata /i ). So-name... (show quote)
Fantastic set !! Mark
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dpullum wrote:
Mark, great captures. The last one is an evolutionary amazing stunt... butterfly pigmentation on the almost imaginary wings... truly amazing ... " Permian era, about 275 million years ago. These dragonflies had a wingspan close to 30 in. or 2.5 ft (75 cm) with an estimated weight of over 1 pound (450 g)"
https://entomology.unl.edu/scilit/largest-extinct-insect
https://entomology.unl.edu/scilit/largest-extinct-insect
How right you are. When I do a dragonfly presentation I always bring up the fact that having a dragonfly the size of a gull hit your windshield could be a bit alarming!
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Nov 6, 2022 09:52:50 #
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