A Gray Petaltail dragonfly (Tachopteryx thoreyi) was spotted at a forested seep. This individual is a male, as indicated by his “indented” hind wings and terminal appendages.
06 JUN 2018 | Northern Virginia | Gray Petaltail (male)
I nicknamed this male “Bender” because of his malformed abdomen. Bender is a scrappy fighter who aggressively defended his territory against other odonate intruders!
More photos of Bender will be published in one or more upcoming blog posts.
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Tags: Bender, Family Petaluridae (Petaltails), forest seep, Gray Petaltail dragonfly, habitat specialist, male, malformed, Tachopteryx thoreyi, terminal appendages
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June 12, 2018 at 6:24 am |
I love the idea of nicknaming distinctive dragonflies, Walter, and I will keep my eyes open for him. I’ll be sure to pass on your greetings if I see him.
June 13, 2018 at 11:30 am |
Please convey my warmest greetings, Mike. Bender and I bonded when he landed on me several times during his photoshoot.
June 18, 2018 at 10:13 pm |
What ?
June 19, 2018 at 4:04 am |
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