Mike Powell and I were searching for Fine-lined Emerald dragonflies at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Prince William County, Virginia USA. As we were walking along one of many gravel trails at the park, I spotted a dragonfly perching atop an unusually tall grass stem.
16 SEP 2017 | Occoquan Bay NWR | Slaty Skimmer (mature female)
This individual is a mature female Slaty Skimmer dragonfly (Libellula incesta). Although Mike and I were disappointed we hadn’t found a Fine-lined Emerald, I was happy to shoot a photograph worthy of my Odonart Portfolio.
Related Resources
- Fine-lined Emerald dragonfly redux (Part 1) – 16 SEP 2017
- Fine-lined Emerald dragonfly redux (Part 2) – 16 SEP 2017
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Tags: Family Libellulidae (Skimmers), mature female, Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Slaty Skimmer dragonfly
January 27, 2018 at 6:59 am |
As you know well, Walter, I love your Odonart images. Thanks for a reminder of a happy moment four months ago when the weather was considerably warmer than it is now at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
January 28, 2018 at 10:10 am |
Thanks, Mike! Those were in fact happier and warmer moments, both literally and figuratively.