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Dragonfly patterns

June 2, 2018 by Mike Powell

Most dragonflies have clear wings and different colors and patterns on their bodies. Some dragonflies, however, have patterns on their wings too that I think really accentuates their beauty and makes them particularly striking.

The first shot below shows a female Calico Pennant dragonfly (Celithemis elisa) that I spotted in mid-May at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The second shot shows a male Painted Skimmer dragonfly (Libellula semifasciata) that I spotted in late May at a small pond in Prince William County in Northern Virginia.

Posted in Dragonflies, dragonfly, Insects, Nature, Photography, spring, wildlife | Tagged Calico Pennant, Calico Pennant dragonfly, Canon 50D, Celithemis elisa, Libellula semifasciata, Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Painted Skimmer, Painted Skimmer dragonfly, Prince William County, Tamron 150-600mm, Triangle VA, Woodbridge VA | 6 Comments

6 Responses

on June 2, 2018 at 3:21 pm | Reply Ellen

Benjamin LOVES dragonflies and he will be thrilled with both of these photos on Monday. He is all about the details and the photos provide many for his inquisitive nature to explore. The Calico Pennant is a beauty! Thank-you, Mr. Mike!!
on June 2, 2018 at 3:40 pm | Reply Dan Antion

I think you’re right, Mike. Beautiful.
on June 2, 2018 at 4:20 pm | Reply Pete Hillman

Stunning dragonfly, Mike! Great photos!
- on June 2, 2018 at 4:49 pm | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks, Pete. Both of the species pictured are among my favorites.
on June 2, 2018 at 5:22 pm | Reply New Hampshire Garden Solutions

Great shots! Beautiful dragonfly!
- on June 2, 2018 at 11:49 pm | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks, Allen.

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