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cheapsweets

9 months ago

A photograph of a reddish dragonfly clinging to a stick. It is sideways on, has a long, thin abdomen, and all four of its wings are visible. There is a tiny drop of water on top of its left eye.

So, I rescued a couple of dragonflies (Common Darters) from a local pond last Friday. This one hung around drying off, and was kind enough to let me take a couple of photos!

I also had the pleasure of meeting a Southern Hawker - I keep hearing them described as 'inquisitive', and this one circled my legs about three times, so I think that checks out! :D

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dragonfly bugs insects cool bugs common darter Sympetrum striolatum insect dragonflies

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