Several Calico Pennant dragonflies (Celithemis elisa) were spotted at Painted Turtle Pond, Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge (OBNWR), Prince William County, Virginia USA.
All of these individuals are females, as indicated by their coloration and terminal appendages.
18 JUN 2016 | OBNWR | Calico Pennant (female)
In my opinion, female Calico Pennants are one of the more beautiful dragonflies found in the mid-Atlantic United States.
18 JUN 2016 | OBNWR | Calico Pennant (female)
18 JUN 2016 | OBNWR | Calico Pennant (female)
18 JUN 2016 | OBNWR | Calico Pennant (female)
18 JUN 2016 | OBNWR | Calico Pennant (female)
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Tags: Calico Pennant dragonfly, Celithemis elisa, female, Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Painted Turtle Pond, Skimmer Family, terminal appendages, wildlife photography
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June 22, 2016 at 4:28 am |
Spectacular dragonfly species, Walter, and beautiful shots. Female dragonflies can sometimes be drab in coloration, but not the Calico Pennants!
June 22, 2016 at 6:49 pm |
On behalf of the Calico Pennants, I say “Thanks, Mike!”
September 22, 2016 at 4:04 am |
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