docshark Loc: Millersville, PA

I just got back from the Southeastern Meeting of the Dragonfly Society of the Americas in Crestview, FL. Or survey area was in the Blackwater Wildlife Management Area and Blackwater Forest Fishheries Area near Holt, Florida. Our target species was the Say's Spiketail (Cordulegaster sayi). I saw one but didn't get a shot of it. It is one of the most poorly known dragonflies of the Southeastern US. The other target species were Twin Striped Clubtail (Hylogomphus geminatum), Westfall's Clubtail (Phanogomphus westfalli) and Hodge's Clubtail (Phanogomphus hodgesi). Those are shown below. These dragons are of the Gomphidae family. Most Gomphidae will perch on the ground making for a cluttered background. The Twin Striped however, wil usually perch about three feet off the ground near their clear sandy bottom stream. They were formerly in the Gomphus genus. The subgenera have now all been elevated to genera in the US. Of the original 53 Gomphus genera there are only 11 left with that designation, none of which are in the Western hemisphere. (That will keep the interns busy changing identification labels). It was a great meeting. I got to catch up with a lot of friends, see a part of Florida I had not seen before and make a few new friends. Enjoy. I will be posting more.
-Doc

Twin Striped Clubtail

Twin Striped Clubtail (Hylogomphus geminatum) M by Tony Schoch, on Flickr

Westfall's Clubtail

Westfall's Clubtail (Phanogomphus westfalli) M by Tony Schoch, on Flickr



Hodge's Clubtail

Hodge's Clubtail (Phanogomphus hodgesi) M by Tony Schoch, on Flickr

Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA

Well, captured Doc!!
Pat

docshark Loc: Millersville, PA

Hey Pat! Thanks for looking in and for the nice comment. Glad you enjoyed them.
-Doc

RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia

Super set.

rwilson1942 Loc: Houston, TX

docshark Loc: Millersville, PA

Thanks so much Richard. It was a great meeting for me I got 7 new species to add to my life list. Thanks for looking in and have a great day!
-Doc

docshark Loc: Millersville, PA

Thanks for the thumb up Richard!.

rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida

Excellent shots Doc!!!

docshark Loc: Millersville, PA

Hi Bob! So glad you enjoyed them. It was a great trip.
-Doc

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

Thanks for sharing those unique Dragonflies. Like being with you in FL as you captured them.

vonzip Loc: cape cod

Great set Doc. It sounds like it was a good time. vz

docshark Loc: Millersville, PA

Thanks Erik. It really was a great time. Having moved to Delaware I don't have my entomology groups or buddies to meet with and hunt with as I did in Pennsylvania. It was nice to meet up with this group that I really only get to see once or twice each year. M'm glad you enjoyed the set. I'll be posting more in the next few days.
-Doc

DOOK Loc: Maclean, Australia

Excellent shots, Doc.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Excellent captures, Doc!

docshark Loc: Millersville, PA

Thank you Earl. I appreciate the fine comment. Cheers,
-Doc