Several Calico Pennant dragonflies (Celithemis elisa) were spotted during a photowalk at Painted Turtle Pond, Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Prince William County, Virginia USA.
20 JUN 2017 | OBNWR | Calico Pennant (mature male)
These individuals are mature males, as evidenced by their terminal appendages and red coloration.
20 JUN 2017 | OBNWR | Calico Pennant (mature male)
The next photo is my favorite in this set…
20 JUN 2017 | OBNWR | Calico Pennant (mature male)
And the last photo is a close second-favorite.
20 JUN 2017 | OBNWR | Calico Pennant (mature male)
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Tags: Calico Pennant dragonfly, Celithemis elisa, Family Libellulidae (Skimmers), mature male, Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Painted Turtle Pond, terminal appendages
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July 8, 2017 at 4:55 am |
These are stunning creatures! Beautiful photos. Thank you for sharing. 🙂
July 8, 2017 at 11:52 am |
Agreed. Calico Pennants are small, but they punch above their weight class!
January 1, 2018 at 4:02 am |
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