Tag Archives: Narrow-winged damselfly

08.15.2022 Macro Monday-Another First

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Steve Gingold

There are 23 species of damselflies in New England so they are one type of insect I have a chance of photographing all although some are not as common as others and only found in some parts and not all … Continue reading →

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08.07.2022 Dewy Damsel

Posted on August 7, 2022 by Steve Gingold

Yesterday morning’s visit that found the gentians also offered a nice colorful damselfly. Eastern Forktail- Ischnura verticalis -female I was surprised that she could fly around, I watched her fly until she landed on the grass stalk, and not lose those … Continue reading →

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06.17.2022 Sedge Sprite

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Steve Gingold

Lost in the fun and excitement of shooting the Golden-backed Snipe Fly was this colorful damselfly.  I would have found it eventually but doing all my backing up today I came across it.  Another first.  Good season so far. Sedge … Continue reading →

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06.13.2022 Macro Monday-A happy encounter

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Steve Gingold

I went to Gauco Pond in Petersham, MA this morning looking for whatever flowers I might find.  I did find one that I hadn’t seen before but am showing you what I happened upon on the way back to the … Continue reading →

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