In celebration of the Fourth of July, it is my honor to present a color guard of several Spangled Skimmer dragonflies (Libellula cyanea) spotted at three locations in Northern Virginia. All three individuals are males, as indicated by their coloration and terminal appendages.
Mulligan Pond, Jackson Miles Abbott Wetland Refuge
14 JUN 2016 | JMAWR | Spangled Skimmer (male)
Painted Turtle Pond, Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge
18 JUN 2016 | OBNWR | Spangled Skimmer (male)
Hidden Pond, Meadowood Recreation Area
21 JUN 2016 | MRA | Spangled Skimmer (male)
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Tags: Hidden Pond, Jackson Miles Abbott Wetland Refuge, Libellula cyanea, male, Meadowood Recreation Area, Mulligan Pond, Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Painted Turtle Pond, Skimmer Family, Spangled Skimmer dragonfly, wildlife photography
July 4, 2016 at 8:15 am |
Beautiful color guard! Happy 4th of July.