Nature is a part of our humanity, and without some awareness and experience of that divine mystery man ceases to be man.
Henry Beston
A search of Doctor Google showed this to be Widow Skimmer Dragonfly. Unlike other species of dragonflies where males guard egg-laying females, Widow Skimmer males leave the female by herself, ‘widowing’ her as she lays her eggs just under the surface of the water. I stood in the sun and waited for them to land, hoping to get some images. This is a female as the males have a silver-grey body. What a mystery it all is! If you’re so inclined, reading this link will add to the mystery. Hope you enjoy your Saturday!
2 Comments
Faye White
Life span of about five weeks… not much time for laying eggs and posing for photos. Lol
Seriously, she’s a lovely damsel.
Monte Stevens
LOL You’re right as 5 weeks seems pretty short. However, their lives are all about eating, procreation and staying alive.No distractions such as we have created in our lives. Have a wonderful Sunday!