I was thrilled to spot this male Banded Pennant dragonfly (Celithemis fasciata) last Friday (26 June) at the edge of Mulligan Pond at Jackson Miles Abbott Wetland Refuge in Alexandria, Virginia. I don’t see this species very often, so it was a real treat to spot this dragonfly, the only Banded Pennant that I saw at this location. The distinctive pattern on the wings makes this species an easy one to identify.
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Mike Powell 
Stunning photography, Mike. The dragonfly is a beauty.
Thanks so much, Suzette. I was a little surprised and absolutely delighted to spot this handsome little dragonfly. In some past years I have seen this species at that location, but some years I have come up empty-handed.
Great find and a beautiful share of this surprise, Mike.
Stunning!