A Few More Dragons From Last Weeks Texas Survey: Here are a few more dragons from the Texas survey from last week. Most dragonflies perch with their wings held perpendicular to their...

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A Few More Dragons From Last Weeks Texas Survey

Nov 9, 2022 22:00:58 #

docshark Loc: Millersville, PA

Here are a few more dragons from the Texas survey from last week. Most dragonflies perch with their wings held perpendicular to their body. Here we have two genus that hold their wings down and forward when they perch - Dythemis and Micrathyria. Both are Neo-tropical skimmers. The first two are Black Setwings (Dythemis nigrescens) and the other is a female Thornbush Dasher (Micrathyria hagenii).
Enjoy
>i< Doc

Black Setwing (Dythemis nigrescens) M by Tony Schoch, on Flickr

Black Setwing (Dythemis nigrescens) F by Tony Schoch, on Flickr

Thornbush Dasher (Micrathyria hagenii) F by Tony Schoch, on Flickr

Nov 10, 2022 05:29:02 #

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

Such fascinating creatures. The flight control system is fantastic.

Nov 10, 2022 05:58:35 #

docshark Loc: Millersville, PA

dpullum wrote:

Such fascinating creatures. The flight control system is fantastic.

That they are. That along with their vision makes them deadly predators.
>i< Doc

Nov 10, 2022 10:48:06 #

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Beautiful, Doc. Great work.

Nov 10, 2022 10:53:08 #

docshark Loc: Millersville, PA

kpmac wrote:

Beautiful, Doc. Great work.

Thank you Ken. It was a great trip to see family, dragons and hunting friends. Now waiting for next flight season up here in PA.
>i< Doc

Dec 2, 2022 21:55:11 #

Muddyvalley Loc: McMinnville, Oregon

Some beautiful shots Doc. I managed to miss this post. Glad I thought to see if I had missed any of yours.

Dec 3, 2022 06:17:07 #

docshark Loc: Millersville, PA

Muddyvalley wrote:

Some beautiful shots Doc. I managed to miss this post. Glad I thought to see if I had missed any of yours.

Thanks for looking in and for the fine comment Vic. It was a nice trip down to Texas except for the trucks. The weather was the best I've had down there in 25 years visiting. I had a nice variety of species and got to catch up with some old dragon hunting buddies. Best of all I got to see the Grandson play football in person. We had to watch the other games streamed on the internet. I hope you are well. Enjoy the holidays my friend!
>i< Doc

Dec 3, 2022 21:46:01 #

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

Great photos, Doc. I do like them!

Dec 5, 2022 15:57:13 #

docshark Loc: Millersville, PA

Hey Chief. I hope all is well with you. It was a great trip and it helped extend the dragon season by a few weeks. Take care and have a wonderful holiday season my friend!
>i< Doc

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