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Nov 8, 2022 12:10:18   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
docshark wrote:
The dragonfly flight season has pretty much come to an end here in PA. So, on our trip to Texas to see the G-son play football, I met up with some of my dragon hunting buddies. Here is one species I photographed. It is a Roseate Skimmer (Orthemis ferruginea). You can see the color change from the immature to mature male. Part of the color change is caused by a waxy build up as it matures (pruniosity). The female pretty much stays the color you see. The "flanges" on the sides near the end of her abdomen (S-8) help to scoop water as she flings her eggs on to a wet pond bank.
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Enjoy! >i< Doc

Immature Male
Roseate Skimmer (Orthemis ferruginea) Imm. M by Tony Schoch, on Flickr

Mature Male
Roseate Skimmer (Orthemis ferruginea) M by Tony Schoch, on Flickr

Female
Roseate Skimmer (Orthemis ferruginea) F by Tony Schoch, on Flickr
The dragonfly flight season has pretty much come t... (show quote)


Excellent set Doc.

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Nov 8, 2022 12:23:49   #
Blair Shaw Jr Loc: Dunnellon,Florida
 

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Nov 8, 2022 12:47:44   #
docshark Loc: Millersville, PA
 
Manglesphoto wrote:
Fantastic set !!! Doc


I appreciate that Frank. It was a great trip. Glad you liked my shots.
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Nov 8, 2022 12:49:06   #
docshark Loc: Millersville, PA
 
Irvingite Charles wrote:


Thanks for the thumbs Charles. Glad you liked them.
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Nov 8, 2022 12:50:11   #
docshark Loc: Millersville, PA
 
randave2001 wrote:
Nice set Doc.


Hey Dave! Thanks for looking in and commenting. Just trying to extend the season.
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Nov 8, 2022 12:51:22   #
docshark Loc: Millersville, PA
 
angler wrote:
Excellent set Doc.


Hi Jim! Thanks for looking in and taking the time to look in and comment.
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Nov 8, 2022 12:54:13   #
docshark Loc: Millersville, PA
 
nimbushopper wrote:
Nice ones Doc!


Thanks so much Gary! It was a great trip and extended the season.
>i< Doc

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Nov 8, 2022 12:58:36   #
docshark Loc: Millersville, PA
 
tcthome wrote:
Killer detail.


Thanks Tom. Thanks for the fine comment and the thumbs up!
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Nov 8, 2022 12:59:47   #
docshark Loc: Millersville, PA
 
DougS wrote:
Beautiful shots, and I love the detail!


I appreciate you taking the time to look in and comment Doug. It was a great trip.
>i< Doc

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Nov 8, 2022 13:03:17   #
docshark Loc: Millersville, PA
 
Tdearing wrote:
Nice work.


Thanks so much. So glad you enjoyed them.
>i< Doc

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Nov 8, 2022 13:04:38   #
docshark Loc: Millersville, PA
 
sippyjug104 wrote:
Job well done.


Thank you Gary. I'm so glad you think so. It was a wonderful trip and it kept the season going even if for only a few days.
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Nov 8, 2022 13:07:08   #
docshark Loc: Millersville, PA
 
Earnest Botello wrote:
Great set, Doc.


Thank you Ernie. Thank you for looking in and commenting. Have a great day!
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Nov 8, 2022 13:08:31   #
docshark Loc: Millersville, PA
 
J-SPEIGHT wrote:
Excellent set Doc.


Thanks for looking in and commenting Jack. Glad you enjoyed them.
>i< Doc

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Nov 8, 2022 13:10:18   #
docshark Loc: Millersville, PA
 
Blair Shaw Jr wrote:


Thank you for the thumbs up Blair. It was a fun hunt with some of my buddies I haven't seen since Spring.
>i< Doc

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Nov 8, 2022 13:22:32   #
JBuckley
 
Love our shots of the Dragon Fly.

They seem to come near humans, just when you don't have your camera in hand to capture their visits.
While watering plants, the "most unusual colored" dragon fly's hoover around the flowers, as if they
are in need of a quick drink.....or are checking on me to see if I'm molesting their flowers.

Love 'em.

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