Part 3: The Last of My Florida Dragonflies
Apr 8, 2019 21:08:13
These are the last of the dragonfly shots from the Southeastern meeting of the Dragonfly Association of the Americas.
The first two are Ornate Pennant (Celithemis ornata) is sometimes called Faded Pennant in some references. This pennant can be found near well-vegetated ponds and small lakes along the costal plain from New Jersey to east Texas.
Female Ornate Pennant
Ornate Pennant (Celithemis ornata)(formerly Faded Pennant) F by Tony Schoch, on Flickr
Male Ornate Pennant
Ornate Pennant (Celithemis ornata)(formerly Faded Pennant) M by Tony Schoch, on Flickr
Their name pennant comes from the way in which they perch. Great for taking pictures. They perch up on the tip of a grass or twig usually straight out like a flag or pennant.
Next we have the Little Blue Dragonlet (Erythrodiplax minuscula). It is quite small coming in at .9-1.1".
You might confuse it with a very common dragon the Blue Dasher. But the Blue Dasher has amber wash on the base of the wings and the thorax is always striped. The wings of this dragonlet, while at rest, are usually cocked forward like a setwing.
Little Blue Dragonlet adult male
Little Blue Dragonlet (Erythrodiplax minuscula) M by Tony Schoch, on Flickr
Little Blue Dragonlet immature male colors
Little Blue Dragonlet (Erythrodiplax minuscula) M by Tony Schoch, on Flickr
Female Little Blue Dragonlet dark form
Little Blue Dragonlet (Erythrodiplax minuscula) F by Tony Schoch, on Flickr
The little guys and gals were everywhere. They were easy to photograph because if you spooked one from the ground they only take a short flight before they perch again.
Lastly is a fairly common dragonfly the Blue Corporal (Ladona deplanata) which is a small chunky ground perching skimmer. Easy to tell from the Little Blue Dragonlet which has white cerci. An easy field mark for ID for the Corporal is the shoulder stripes. Also, no other blue skimmer has this basal wing pattern.
Blue Corporal male
Blue Corporal (Ladona deplanata) M by Tony Schoch, on Flickr
Blue Corporal female
Blue Corporal ((Ladona deplanata) F by Tony Schoch, on Flickr
Blue Corporal immature female
Blue Corporal (Ladona deplanata) F by Tony Schoch, on Flickr
I hope you enjoyed the series. I'm really looking forward to flight season here in the Delmarva.
-Doc
The first two are Ornate Pennant (Celithemis ornata) is sometimes called Faded Pennant in some references. This pennant can be found near well-vegetated ponds and small lakes along the costal plain from New Jersey to east Texas.
Female Ornate Pennant
Ornate Pennant (Celithemis ornata)(formerly Faded Pennant) F by Tony Schoch, on FlickrMale Ornate Pennant
Ornate Pennant (Celithemis ornata)(formerly Faded Pennant) M by Tony Schoch, on FlickrTheir name pennant comes from the way in which they perch. Great for taking pictures. They perch up on the tip of a grass or twig usually straight out like a flag or pennant.
Next we have the Little Blue Dragonlet (Erythrodiplax minuscula). It is quite small coming in at .9-1.1".
You might confuse it with a very common dragon the Blue Dasher. But the Blue Dasher has amber wash on the base of the wings and the thorax is always striped. The wings of this dragonlet, while at rest, are usually cocked forward like a setwing.
Little Blue Dragonlet adult male
Little Blue Dragonlet (Erythrodiplax minuscula) M by Tony Schoch, on FlickrLittle Blue Dragonlet immature male colors
Little Blue Dragonlet (Erythrodiplax minuscula) M by Tony Schoch, on FlickrFemale Little Blue Dragonlet dark form
Little Blue Dragonlet (Erythrodiplax minuscula) F by Tony Schoch, on FlickrThe little guys and gals were everywhere. They were easy to photograph because if you spooked one from the ground they only take a short flight before they perch again.
Lastly is a fairly common dragonfly the Blue Corporal (Ladona deplanata) which is a small chunky ground perching skimmer. Easy to tell from the Little Blue Dragonlet which has white cerci. An easy field mark for ID for the Corporal is the shoulder stripes. Also, no other blue skimmer has this basal wing pattern.
Blue Corporal male
Blue Corporal (Ladona deplanata) M by Tony Schoch, on FlickrBlue Corporal female
Blue Corporal ((Ladona deplanata) F by Tony Schoch, on FlickrBlue Corporal immature female
Blue Corporal (Ladona deplanata) F by Tony Schoch, on FlickrI hope you enjoyed the series. I'm really looking forward to flight season here in the Delmarva.
-Doc
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Apr 8, 2019 22:01:40
docshark wrote:
These are the last of the dragonfly shots from the... (show quote)
Doc, Your knowledge and passion for Dragonflies is outstanding and sets a new standard. Your captures set the standard. I would use the Female Ornate Pennant Dragonfly for the cover of your book.
Apr 8, 2019 22:01:56
Apr 8, 2019 22:04:59
UTMike wrote:
Doc you really are the master of these shots!
I really appreciate that Mike. I'm looking forward to our local dragons to emerge. Have a great day!
-Doc
Apr 8, 2019 22:09:09
Muddyvalley wrote:
They just keep getting better & better! Another great set.
So nice of you Victor. I'm glad you liked my work. Have a great day.
-Doc
Apr 8, 2019 22:13:04
kpmac wrote:
Outstanding, Doc. And thanks for the ID's.
Sure Ken. Thanks for the fine comment.
-Doc
Apr 8, 2019 22:13:43
Apr 8, 2019 22:17:30
PixelStan77 wrote:
Doc, Your knowledge and passion for Dragonflies is outstanding and sets a new standard. Your captures set the standard. I would use the Female Ornate Pennant Dragonfly for the cover of your book.
Hey Stan, you're going to give me a big head. So glad you enjoyed the series. Yes they are my passion. Now that I've moved to the Delmarva I've got a whole new batch of dragons and damsels to meet. And that Ornate Pennant, she is a beauty.
-Doc
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