Erasmus, FCD
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| Quote (Robin @ Aug. 13 2012,09:24) | | Quote (Erasmus @ FCD,Aug. 13 2012,08:15) | first dragonfly has the look of an emerald but I can't place it...
that second, green, dragonfly appears to be an Eastern Pondhawk female (Erythemis simplicollis), beautiful beast aint it? |
Thanks Erasmus! Not sure how I missed the Pondhawk, but yes, that's the female! I'll keep working on the other one as I'm sure it's in one of the reference manuals I have. |
It's always fun to watch that species, even though it's rather common and widespread. The females not only look but also behave quite differently.
I believe the first one is a Libellulid but I'm not sure which. It's a slightly oblique angle but I think I can see the boot in the hindwing cells
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