A Number of Damselflies
Sep 6, 2023 10:20:19 #
Somewhat out of sequence for my day as I went fishing, was a number of damselflies. Before dropping a line in the Snake River I decided to take some photographs of whatever I could find. I was struck by the number of damselflies and other insects that were around me. At one time I counted six damselflies in a cluster of an about a foot. They were all around me. No time like the present I thought to get some photos.
You will notice some were doing IT.
Dennis
You will notice some were doing IT.
Dennis
Sep 6, 2023 10:29:35 #
Excellent, Dennis. The reproductive urge will cause a gathering for any species!
Sep 6, 2023 12:00:46 #
kpmac wrote:
Excellent, Dennis. The reproductive urge will cause a gathering for any species!
Thank you kpmac. I noticed a few engaged in the same activity over top of the water but when I got close enough to photograph they had left the area. Maybe that few were shy.
Dennis
Sep 6, 2023 13:42:20 #
Good stuff! One will note that male damselflies (and the related dragonflies) are pretty much randy all the time, soliciting any female and commonly checking of females of other species. The females, for their part, will usually signal "buzz off!" to the male. It's amusing to watch.
Sep 6, 2023 18:32:41 #
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
Good stuff! One will note that male damselflies (and the related dragonflies) are pretty much randy all the time, soliciting any female and commonly checking of females of other species. The females, for their part, will usually signal "buzz off!" to the male. It's amusing to watch.
Thank you Mark for good information. I can't help but wonder if I am part dragonfly. I do seem to get the, "buzz off", message often. NOT amusing.
Dennis
Sep 7, 2023 08:38:49 #
dennis2146 wrote:
Somewhat out of sequence for my day as I went fishing, was a number of damselflies. Before dropping a line in the Snake River I decided to take some photographs of whatever I could find. I was struck by the number of damselflies and other insects that were around me. At one time I counted six damselflies in a cluster of an about a foot. They were all around me. No time like the present I thought to get some photos.
You will notice some were doing IT.
Dennis
You will notice some were doing IT.
Dennis
Great set!!! Dennis
Sep 7, 2023 10:57:49 #
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sippyjug104 wrote:
Outstanding work.
Thank you very much sir. Glad you like them.
Dennis
Sep 7, 2023 13:21:01 #
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Moondoggie wrote:
Terrific photos
Thank you Moondoggie. I appreciate your comments.
Dennis
Sep 7, 2023 15:33:10 #
Sep 7, 2023 18:12:09 #
tinusbum wrote:
very good! who doesnt like damsels
Thank you tinusbum for your always great comments.
Nobody I know of.
Dennis
Sep 7, 2023 20:00:17 #
Well done Dennis. You have a nice mix of male and female Tule Bluets and Familiar Bluets.
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Sep 7, 2023 20:34:01 #
docshark wrote:
Well done Dennis. You have a nice mix of male and female Tule Bluets and Familiar Bluets.
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Thank you Doc. Your knowledgeable comments are always welcome.
Dennis
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