April Blue Dasher - mature male by Leeco

Photography • Insects • posted on May 01, 2008

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Nikon 7900 pocket camera - hand held image. Here is one last image of a blue Dasher. This one is a mature male. His tail has turned a powder blue and his eyes are blue as well. The Dragonflies of this species are about 1 1/2 inch long. They are very territorial. They perch frequently. They are not overly skittish and they are probably the most numerous of all the species I have around my pond. This image can be compared to the images of a young male and a female of the species that I have posted earlier this week. Thanks to those who take the time to comment. Lee

Comments (12)

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artaddict2

12:36AM | Thu, 01 May 2008

Thanks for the invaluable information to this awesome shot Lee. love that shine on the eye!

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kimariehere

1:30AM | Thu, 01 May 2008

amazing macro capture Lee !! love his blue eye always enjoy your fabulous bug captures!!!

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durleybeachbum

5:45AM | Thu, 01 May 2008

How could one resist males with blue eyes!

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JeffG7BRJ

10:32AM | Thu, 01 May 2008

Wow! I can see he will be a big hit with the ladies, thats some war paint he is wearing. Lol. Opposite to the human race I guess, with us it's the women that get all dressed up and paint their face, in the animal and insect world it is usually reveresed. This chap is no dissapointment to that rule. Excellent capture . Bravo!!!!!

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ysvry

1:04PM | Thu, 01 May 2008

great macro.

MrsLubner

3:07PM | Thu, 01 May 2008

Really wonderful shot. I do see the differences but I'm tellin' ya, I wouldn't be able to tell anything if I saw them in my yard. Bugs seem to dash off in a panic when they see me...even the ones that are supposed to be laid-back and docile!!! Must have something to do with the smell of fear on me. LOL

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