Setwing Dragonflies
Nov 16, 2023 18:49:40 #
Here are a few skimmer dragonflies known as setwings. They are a neotropical species found in Central America and the United States where their range is expanding northward even into Ohio and Virginia. Most dragonflies when perched will hold their wings perpendicular to their body but setwings will hold their wings down and forward most of the time. Many males will perch low to the water and scan an area for prey or mates. There are 7 species of setwings with three commomly seen here in the US. All these were shot on my recent Texas trip near Austin. I hope you enjoy these beautiful creatures.
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Checkered Setwing (Dythemis fugax) F
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Checkered Setwing (Dythemis fugax) M
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Black Setwing (Dythemis nigrescens) M
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Black Setwing (Dythemis nigrescens) F
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Thornbush Dasher (Micrathyria hagenii) M
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Swift Setwing (Dythemis velox) F
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Longshadow wrote:
Thanks so much for looking in and the thumb up!
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WDCash wrote:
Beautiful!
Thank you Bill I really appreciate that. Thanks for looking in and commenting.
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Nov 17, 2023 05:50:57 #
docshark wrote:
Here are a few skimmer dragonflies known as setwin... (show quote)
Fantastic set!!!! Doc
Nov 17, 2023 06:21:19 #
UTMike wrote:
Your usual excellent work, Doc!
I appreciate your very generous comments Mike. It was a fun survey with some old dragon hunting buddies. Only ended up with a few cactus pickers to go with my 140 shots for the day!
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Nov 17, 2023 06:27:03 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Beautiful set Doc. Are you still using your 300 with extension tubes?
Much appreciated Jack. Thanks for looking in. Yes it’s what I have found works best for me with 32mm of tubes. I usually have my Tammy 18-400 along if I’m in an aquatic area without my waders and they’re just out of range of the 300 without the tubes.
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Nov 17, 2023 06:30:27 #
kpmac wrote:
A really nice set, Doc.
Thank you Ken. I appreciate you looking in and your fine comments on my work. I’d love to get back down to your area of the country because I’m sure there’s a few dragons I’ve not had the pleasure of meeting!
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Nov 17, 2023 06:32:40 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Fantastic set!!!! Doc
As always my friend, I’ll take that as high praise coming from a master such as yourself. Much appreciated Frank!
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Nov 17, 2023 07:12:06 #
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