A bittersweet feeling at times envelops me at this time of the year as I photograph some summer species, never knowing for sure if it will be the last time I see them until next year.
This past Friday I spotted a tiny female Familiar Bluet damselfly (Enallagma civile), a species that I haven’t seen in months. I had almost forgotten how small these damselflies are, about 1.1 to 1.5 inches (29-39mm) in total length. Despite their diminutive size, they have wonderful colors and markings and I was thrilled to be able to be able to capture some of that beauty with my macro lens.
Will I see another Familiar Bluet? I will keep looking in familiar places, hoping for yet another rendezvous, for one more chance for a final farewell.
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Mike Powell 
Good post, although I am not liking the thought “never knowing for sure if it will be the last time I see them until next year.” (Sniffle, sniffle.) No-o-o-o-o!
You can never tell, Walter. As we both know, you may see a species once and never see it again for the season. The good news is that dragonfly season is not yet over.
The chances are good of seeing another one I’d think, with this spell of warm weather.
My next chance to shoot will be Friday and I will definitely be looking for them.