Earlier this week, I saw an amazing dragonfly resting among the roses and clematis. I see a lot of dragonflies in the garden, but I've never seen one this large before. It was huge--almost four inches long, though I haven't figured out exactly which one it is yet. I'm working my way through the New Jersey Odanata Enthusiasts' website to try to determine which it is--perhaps some sort of Darner. If someone can identify it for me, let me know!
Follow-up: I sent a picture of my dragonfly to the good people at the New Jersey Odanta Enthusiasts and they were able to identify my dragonfly as a Swamp Darner (Epiaeschna heros). Description: Huge. The size makes it almost unmistakable, but just in case, the blue eyes, prominent green thoracic stripes and brown abdomen ringed in green should remove all doubt.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Swamp Darner Dragonfly among the Roses and Clematis
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6 comments:
Wow! I have never seen a dragonfly this big or beautiful before.
Amazing you spotted him ... what a delightful find!
That's a fabulous dragonfly. I can't identify it but I love them too, so good for you for catching a nice photograph of it.
Wow what a handsome dude. I like em when they are large and easy to see.
What a wonderful sight, and it managed to arrange itself so artfully amongst the rose and clematis blooms too!
Wow, thank you for the information. I believe I saw several of these this spring which I thought was strange as I have never seen them before and not sure they are in Minnesota, I could be wrong but they sure look the same. Thanks for sharing, awesome picture! :)
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