Dragonfly jackpot!

I spent the day with @brentano at a couple of places I had never been to before. Of course he is always looking for Odes, but I usually have my eyes toward tiny creatures. The day/location/guide did not disappoint! I saw 4 lifer dragonflies (Russet-tipped Clubtail, Swift River Cruiser, Cobra Clubtail, and Prince Basketail) and more Widow Skimmers than you could possibly count.

We saw other stuff, too, but I haven't finished editing those photos. I just had to get the dragonflies up!

Edited 6/18: Oops! I forgot to include the Calico Pennant!

Posted on 17 June, 2019 20:56 by kimberlietx kimberlietx

Observations

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What

Swift River Cruiser (Macromia illinoiensis)

Observer

kimberlietx

Date

June 15, 2019 08:54 AM CDT

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What

Russet-tipped Clubtail (Stylurus plagiatus)

Observer

kimberlietx

Date

June 15, 2019 08:44 AM CDT

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What

Cobra Clubtail (Gomphurus vastus)

Observer

kimberlietx

Date

June 15, 2019 09:11 AM CDT

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Prince Baskettail (Epitheca princeps)

Observer

kimberlietx

Date

June 15, 2019 10:52 AM CDT

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What

Calico Pennant (Celithemis elisa)

Observer

kimberlietx

Date

June 15, 2019 11:19 AM CDT

Comments

That Swift River cruiser shot is amazing! What a cool name too.

Posted by birdizlife almost 5 years ago

Wonderful! I have not seen any of those, great finds and shots!

Posted by kalamurphyking almost 5 years ago

Nice Kimberlie!

Posted by mikef451 almost 5 years ago

It was an awesome day even for me. Three of those were only second ever sightings for me. Glad you were able to tag along. I really want to o get back out there after the day we had.

Posted by brentano almost 5 years ago

Jackpot indeed! :)

Posted by sambiology almost 5 years ago

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