Dragonfly (Great Blue Skimmer) - female - 6-11-09 by Leeco
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I am pretty sure this is a mature female Great Blue Skimmer. I had not seen this species before. I have been waiting for confirmation from the good folks at "BugGuide.com". This is a great site for USA and Canadian bug identification.
Within 8 days of this first siting, I got some shots of a young male Great Blue Skimmer and three weeks after that, I got a few pics of a mature male Great Blue Skimmer.
Great Blues are the largest Skimmers in the USA. They are about 2.2" long. They are considered "tame" because they do not startle easily and will allow a close approach.
The other Great Blue pics will be posted next.
Thanks to those who take the time to comment.
Lee
Comments (8)
bazza
Superb capture.. nice colouring, well done!!
praep
It's always amazing to see them landing on your hand to be your model. Great shots, my friend.
Katraz
Excellent shot.
durleybeachbum
Marvellous!
DarkStormCrow
Excellent! *****
angelafair
Perfect shot! She's BEAUTIFUL!
CavalierLady
Beautiful capture, Lee, still amazed that you can get them in your hand!
bpclarke
Gorgeous capture Lee. The bug whisperer. ;o)