Compared to the other dragonflies that I have photographed, the Eastern Amberwing (Perithemis tenera) is tiny, typically less than an inch in size (25mm), but it has such a distinctive look that it is easy to identify.
I was able to approach this dragonfly from the rear and from above as it was perched on some vegetation overhanging a muddy creek and I don’t think it sensed my presence, even though I was pretty close to it. .
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That muddy water makes the perfect background. Nice shot, Mike!
What is its gender?
Stunning Mike, I love the amber wing colour which leads to its name sake amberwing, a perfect shot with beautiful colour, detail and sharpness.
What a gorgeous creature! Fantastic photo, Mike.
That is one I have yet to see. Very beautiful capture, the color is really special. I looked back though your dragonfly posts today to help me identify some I saw, but you have very different ones than we do up here. Some of your dragonflies are more colorful.
Donna, Where are you at? Many dragonflies live in very specific habitats, but many be widespread. Even so, It think it is so cool to see how things that are common in one place are considered to be rare and unusual in another location.
I live in Niagara Falls New York. The dragonflies are along the Niagara River.
There is probably some overlap with what we have here in Northern Virginia, but I suspect you have some insects that we don’t have and vice versa.
The position of the wing over the twig was just perfect to show the wing’s amber color. Patience pays.
Please review the attached picture for identification. I think it is an Eastern Amberwing Dragonfly?
I couldn’t see an attached photo, so I can’t make a call about your picture.