Thanks. Got it with my pocket camera -- the beast was very cooperative, sat there quietly while I was right on top of it. Got another good shot from the top, it's so bizarre-looking that it's hard to figure out what it is.
It was early morning and there was strong direct sunlight. It's very difficult to get a decent shot of a "bug" in anything less.
Pete Moulton · 15 February 2011
I'd say it's a teneral male Enallagma civile, aka a Familiar Bluet. Good shot of it too.
mrg · 15 February 2011
Pete Moulton said:
I'd say it's a teneral male Enallagma civile, aka a Familiar Bluet. Good shot of it too.
"Teneral" Ah, thank Bob for "define:" -- post-moulted state. Might explain why it was so cooperative with being photographed.
wright1 · 15 February 2011
Handsome subject. I often see them in and around the local creeks.
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Mike Elzinga · 14 February 2011
Nice picture.
I wonder if coloring has anything to do with mating season. National Geographic just had a picture of mating damselflies up on February 13.
mrg · 15 February 2011
Pete Moulton · 15 February 2011
I'd say it's a teneral male Enallagma civile, aka a Familiar Bluet. Good shot of it too.
mrg · 15 February 2011
wright1 · 15 February 2011
Handsome subject. I often see them in and around the local creeks.
Matt Young · 15 February 2011