As the seasons begin to change, many dragonfly species are disappearing, so it is a real delight to spot the hardy survivors, like this male Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis) that I photographed during a recent visit to nearby Jackson Miles Abbott Wetland Refuge. Blue Dashers are often among the earliest dragonflies to appear in the spring and among the last to disappear in the fall.
With a bit of luck, I will continue to see dragonflies for another month or a bit longer, but there is no question in my mind that the end of the dragonfly season is drawing near.
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He is beautiful!Blue Rock HorsesFrederick County, Virginiabluerockhorses.comOn Sep 21, 2026,
Thanks, Mitzy. Although I haven’t posted as much in recent months, my love for dragonflies has not diminished. Even when I was doing a couple of road trips in August, I kept my eyes peeled for dragonflies.
Well, I rather wondered where you’ve been. 🙂 Glad to ‘see’ you again!Blue Rock HorsesFrederick County, Virginiabluerockhorses.comOn Sep 21, 2026,
I probably should have put up a bit more of an explanation earlier. I put almost 6,000 miles on my car in August, which is one of the main reasons I was absent. Since then I’ve just had trouble getting back in the groove, but hopefully that is changing now.
Wow! Big travels. So,
That’s a beautiful dragonfly!
I saw a butterfly yesterday. In Oslo. On September 21st. (I’m also still wearing shorts.) Our summers are getting longer and longer but now we are having more fall-like weather. Finally.