An Eastern Pondhawk dragonfly (Erythemis simplicicollis) was spotted during a photowalk with Mike Powell at Occoquan Regional Park, Fairfax County, Virginia USA. This individual is a female, as indicated by her terminal appendages.
01 JUN 2019 | Occoquan Regional Park | Eastern Pondhawk (female)
Beginners beware — immature male Eastern Pondhawks are the same color as females of the same species.
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Tags: Eastern Pondhawk dragonfly, Erythemis simplicicollis, Family Libellulidae (Skimmers), female, Occoquan Regional Park, terminal appendages
June 5, 2019 at 1:53 pm |
That’s a beauty Walter!
June 5, 2019 at 5:13 pm |
Thanks, Pete! What’s happening on the other side of the pond?
June 6, 2019 at 12:25 pm |
You are are welcome Walter. Well, the Large Red Damselflies are emerging from the garden pond in fair numbers, whcih is always a good thing. I need to get out more to see what’s going on further a field,