I don’t often see dragonflies in a garden, but spotted this female Eastern Amberwing dragonfly (Perithemis tenera) amidst the flowers earlier this week at Green Spring Gardens. There were lots of male Eastern Amberwings buzzing around the small ponds in another location at the gardens in hopeful expectation of finding a mate.
I have the impression that female dragonflies like to hang out in a different area from the males and then make an appearance at a time of their own choosing.
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Your portrait of this dragonfly makes it look like it’s made from spun sugar.
What a beautiful way to describe the dragonfly. Thanks, Laura.
This is just delightful. As for your observed behavior pattern, that’s a well-practiced one that’s not limited to dragonflies.
I wondered of others would come to the same conclusion that you did, Gary, about the behavior of females. It crossed my mind as I was composing the posting.
Oh, Mike, this is the most beautiful portrait of a dragonfly that I have ever seen. In this time of death and dying within my family, it brought tears of joy to my face. Thank you so much, Mike. I absolutely love it.
Thanks for your beautiful words.
You are more than welcome. This shot is breathtaking. 🙂
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In this time of death and dying within my family, Mike’s picture portrait of a dragonfly brought tears of joy to my face. Please don’t let her fly away from you.