I posted a Swamp Spreadwing a few weeks ago or so. I try to share different subjects, with the exception of bullfrogs, but like how this one came out so adding it to my WordPress media library.
Swamp Spreadwing-Lestes vigilax-male. No idea why the abdomen is slightly bent. Maybe a mating accident…I hate when that happens.
Stephen Gingold Nature Photography Blog 
Nice capture, Steve, the pale background compliments it well.
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Thanks, Eliza!
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What a long, slender body.
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Hard to believe something this delicate is so ferocious.
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Fortunately that ferocity isn’t aimed at us. Years ago I happened to be watching as a different member of the group, a dragonfly, suddenly zoomed off the perch it had been on and snatched a passing insect right out of the air, then flew back to the perch and immediately started eating its prey.
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I think dragonflies were much larger back in the day. They are amazing predators, I read that they are the most successful hunters in the world percentage-wise, and are quite agile. They can move each wing separately and their maneuvering is astounding. A target has no chance.
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So delicate and elegant! Very nice, Steve!!
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Thanks, Donna. I remember marveling at the “darners” as a child.
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That teal is on one of my favorite colors, and you’ve captured it well. I suppose it’s due to reflection, but even the wings seem to have a hint of teal.
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I think it’s a combination of reflection and transparency.The abdomen seems almost dayglo or metallic teal.
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Lovely color palette 🎨
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All credit to Nature for the way so many insects are more beautiful than folks realize.
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I’m not sure why your mind went to “maybe a mating accident”, Steve. 😉
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Have you seen the contortions that damselflies achieve in mating? Of course I do have a questionable sense of humor. 🙂
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I THINK I have but…
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I like the very delicate feeling of this subject and background combination.
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Thanks, Denise. Damselflies are so delicate in appearance until they get hungry. 🙂
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