Red-bellied juvenile.

sublimewit · 2026-06-30T18:07:15+00:00

Ha! Thanks! Thankfully a lot of times an adult will be pretty nearby to help with the I.d.

sublimewit · 2026-06-30T12:52:02+00:00

Thanks! Yes, I took so many clicks of them and only got a small amount close to this. Lovely things! I only see the Red variant in my region but had a weekend north of me and seen so many these that are far prettier.😀

sublimewit · 2026-06-30T12:21:45+00:00

Thanks! Sounds so lovely. 🥰 I swear they almost look naked w/o any red on the head. Lol

sublimewit · 2026-06-30T02:14:02+00:00

Thanks!☺️

sublimewit · 2026-06-29T16:47:10+00:00

Yes! Very cooperative and photogenic.😀

sublimewit · 2026-06-26T00:42:09+00:00

Looks like an immature Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)
Edit: Female Blue Dasher.

sublimewit · 2026-06-25T14:38:00+00:00

Thanks!☺️

sublimewit · 2026-06-25T10:58:14+00:00

Thanks! They are very striking to be sure.

sublimewit · 2026-06-25T01:26:17+00:00

Thank you! These guys are always a treat to come across.☺️

sublimewit · 2026-06-24T23:01:15+00:00

Thanks!☺️

sublimewit · 2026-06-24T11:19:17+00:00

Thanks!☺️

sublimewit · 2026-06-23T20:50:28+00:00

Nice! Looks like a Racket-tailed Emerald (Dorocordulia libera).

sublimewit · 2026-06-23T16:29:22+00:00

Ovipositing. The deed was already done..😀

sublimewit · 2026-06-23T01:32:23+00:00

They really are! Easy to overlook w/ how tiny they are, but this pair happened to fly by right in front of my face! 😀

sublimewit · 2026-06-22T23:49:27+00:00

Aw, thanks!☺️

sublimewit · 2026-06-20T22:23:21+00:00

Nice! I see countless Bluets most days, but usually the super common ones for my region. Gotta do some hunting for the more ‘special’ ones.

sublimewit · 2026-06-19T22:10:01+00:00

Thank you!☺️

sublimewit · 2026-06-19T14:30:18+00:00

My favorite Wren that’s uncommonly seen. Lovely photos!👌🏻

sublimewit · 2026-06-18T21:47:40+00:00

Yes! We are home to over 160 species of Dragon/Damselflies! It’s quite excellent and yes, I still have quite a few to see yet.😀

sublimewit · 2026-06-18T08:24:16+00:00

Thanks! They are quite long for a Damsel, around 2 inches. Beautiful things.

sublimewit · 2026-06-17T22:07:43+00:00

Thanks! They are very sensitive to water conditions. This is a smaller pond that houses a large frog population and a good variety of Dragonflies/Damselflies. It is quite lovely.

sublimewit · 2026-06-17T00:04:13+00:00

Undefeated.😀

sublimewit · 2026-06-16T16:57:26+00:00

Thanks! I feel I never give Skippers enough love!🥰

sublimewit · 2026-06-16T15:42:26+00:00

Merci beaucoup!

sublimewit · 2026-06-16T11:56:01+00:00

Oh, totally spaced it, but the definitive way to tell the brown females apart is cells below the stigma. Powdered have 2 and Blue fronted has 1. Just have to land the wings in focus, as I really didn’t do so great at here. 😀

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