Blazing Tooth by Enmos

Photography • Macro • posted on Dec 18, 2005

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Thanks for viewing !! :o) - Order: Odonata - Dragonflies and Damselflies Genus: Sympetrum - Meadowhawks or Red Skimmers Species: Striolatum - Common Darter The name Odonata, derived from the Greek "odonto-" meaning tooth, refers to the strong teeth found on the mandibles of most adults. The Genus Sympetrum, Meadowhawks or the Red Skimmers, are the last-of-the-season dragonflies, continuing to breed into November if the weather remains mild. As compared with other Skimmers such as the Widow and Twelve-spotted, the Red Skimmers are relatively small with wing spans of about two inches and usually unpatterned wings (although there may be some yellow at the base). The Red Skimmers perch on scrubby growth near the water, frequently with their wings held forward. For egg laying, they seek low plants in the shallows, such as mosses, and it is not uncommon to see many pairs ovipositing in tandem within the same square foot of prime breeding ground, dipping the abdomen first in the water then on the bank. Late laid eggs probably overwinter and it is possible that in the northeast, the adult Meadowhawks migrate. The nymphs are small and slender and are found in bottom silt and organic matter. Sympetrum striolatum is a true dragonfly. It is generally the commonest of the 'darter' dragonflies in Europe. The wingspan is 58 mm and the average overall length is 37 mm, making it a conspicuous insect, though not as large as the hawker dragonflies. The male, shown here, is predominantly a bright orange-red. Females and immature males are more yellowish in colour. This is a dragonfly of a wide range of waterbodies. It is a strong flyer, able to hover and to make rapid, darting flights after its prey. Although most frequently seen by ponds and in the wetland areas in which it breeds, it can hunt far from water and is often seen resting or basking on light coloured objects or on roads and paths. It frequently selects a perch from which it will make its hunting forays and will characteristically return to the same spot. - Thanks for all your wonderful comments on my last upload, "Green Alien" !! -- Many thanks, Jeroen

Comments (32)

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Digimon

5:07PM | Sun, 18 December 2005

Another superb capture Jeroen!! Love the rich dark red on this Dragon!!! And the forward swept wings look quite cool!!!

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iaacf

5:11PM | Sun, 18 December 2005

I have seen a lot of dragonflies here.. posted some myself.. but I rarely see one this quality. Excellent !

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Onslow

5:13PM | Sun, 18 December 2005

Incredible capture - superb colours - these are fascinating insects indeed !

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pm_hackworth

5:18PM | Sun, 18 December 2005

A truly awesome capture. I love how you captured it's wings. VOTE

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marybelgium

5:37PM | Sun, 18 December 2005

fabuleux ! Bravo !

ModestyB

6:39PM | Sun, 18 December 2005

WOW!!!!!! Awsome this one to!!!!!!!!

cynlee

7:21PM | Sun, 18 December 2005

super shot.. fab specimen with the sheen in his eye ;]

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Margana

8:20PM | Sun, 18 December 2005

I've missed your fabulous macrophotography.This is a beauty.

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Richardphotos

9:41PM | Sun, 18 December 2005

it is an excellent macro and such a beautiful dragonfly. ours are gone now with the cold weather

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nongo

11:03PM | Sun, 18 December 2005

Superb macro work Jeroen, what a great catch!!!!!

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Zacko

11:57PM | Sun, 18 December 2005

Impressive as always. I have yet to capture one of those...i have yet to see one sitting still for a matter of fact. Always hovering around...sigh. Have a great week J. #:O)

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1pearl

2:22AM | Mon, 19 December 2005

Fantastic macro !!! Vote !!!

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Ensomniac

2:34AM | Mon, 19 December 2005

Beautiful shot, perfectly done. Amazing specimen.

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Sekadhar

2:56AM | Mon, 19 December 2005

Fantastic colors! Excellent done!*****!

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sharky_

3:35AM | Mon, 19 December 2005

Beautiful macro. Excellent... Aloha

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zulaan

3:56AM | Mon, 19 December 2005

Wow !!! Perfection !!! Love this one ;)

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Chaos911

5:28AM | Mon, 19 December 2005

super work!!! excellently done!!! :) V

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sossy

6:42AM | Mon, 19 December 2005

a beautiful detailed insect in a brilliant pose! thanks for the nature lesson! ;o)

Tedz

9:03AM | Mon, 19 December 2005

A fine Image here.

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redchilicat

10:10AM | Mon, 19 December 2005

BEAUTIFUL! Excellent dragonfly macro!

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Cosme..D..Churruca

11:22AM | Mon, 19 December 2005

Extraordinary... it is perfect !

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nathalie06

12:11PM | Mon, 19 December 2005

Superb shot and a very lovely Dragonfly Jeroen, and some great details. V

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wastl001

12:28PM | Mon, 19 December 2005

DAmn...what a shot...so perfect!! I also tried to catch them (on photo), and succeeded. Unfortunately not in this quality, but maybe next year (who knows?)

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