Several male Painted Skimmer dragonflies (Libellula semifasciata) were spotted on 06 June 2014 near a vernal pool in a relatively remote location in the forest at Huntley Meadows Park.
Painted Skimmer dragonflies do not display sexual dimorphism, that is, males and females are nearly identical in appearance except for their terminal appendages. Also notice the faces of male Painted Skimmers are white and red, like their faces are “sunburned”; female faces are white and tan.
The “sparkling bokeh” background shown in some of the photos was caused by out-of-focus points of light reflected from the water surface of the vernal pool below the dragonfly.
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Tags: Huntley Meadows Park, Libellula semifasciata, male, Painted Skimmer dragonfly, sexual dimorphism, vernal pool, wildlife photography
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July 15, 2014 at 6:04 am |
Wonderful shots, Walter, of a particularly beautiful dragonfly species. I especially like the third image.
July 15, 2014 at 9:46 am |
You know me, Mike — I prefer to lead with my best shot so you know which one is my favorite!
March 12, 2015 at 5:01 am |
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