Thursday, July 17, 2008

Widow Skimmer Dragonfly


Dragonfly
Originally uploaded by paynehollow
I don't know the name of this specific dragonfly, but I suspect it's Bob. He looks like a Bob to me. Looking at some guides, I believe Bob more properly goes by the name of Widow Skimmer.

There are always plenty of dragonflies and damselflies to be found around the pond, along the streams and in the field at the farm during the warm months. And, given the right light at the right angle, their colors are just brilliant.

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