A Wandering Glider dragonfly (Pantala flavescens) was spotted at Mason Neck West Park (MNWP), Fairfax County, Virginia USA. This individual is a male. Wandering Gliders do not display sexual dimorphism; terminal appendages may be used to differentiate females and males.
04 OCT 2016 | Mason Neck West Park | Wandering Glider (male)
I like the subtle beauty of the coloration/pattern of markings along the abdomen of Wandering Gliders.
04 OCT 2016 | Mason Neck West Park | Wandering Glider (male)
This guy was very skittish! I spooked him when I backed up for a slightly wider view of the scene — usually that happens the other way around.
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Tags: Family Libellulidae (Skimmers), male, Mason Neck West Park, migratory, Pantala flavescens, sexual dimorphism, terminal appendages, Wandering Glider dragonfly, wildlife photography
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