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This landed on my boat (1 Viewer)
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steve_nova
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They must be the green eyes of envy! Tell your uncle it's still a nice shot.
It also goes to show just how strong fliers they are too.
It also goes to show just how strong fliers they are too.
Michael Frankis
conehead
Its a dragonfly (Odonata) not a bug (Hemiptera) :king: 3
Michael
Michael
Well, I have to give you that one Michael.
Thanks Steve!
When I sent some of the photos down to my father in Florida he decided to get me "The Book" (Dragonflies Through Binoculars). So, I know that it's an Emerald (could have guessed) but I can't figure out which one it is. Process of elimination on location leads me to think maybe a Williamson's, but I can't find anything that mentions the yellow spots on the abdomen.
Any other guesses?
Thanks Steve!
When I sent some of the photos down to my father in Florida he decided to get me "The Book" (Dragonflies Through Binoculars). So, I know that it's an Emerald (could have guessed) but I can't figure out which one it is. Process of elimination on location leads me to think maybe a Williamson's, but I can't find anything that mentions the yellow spots on the abdomen.
Any other guesses?
Forcreeks
If you want to see something new in nature!
Hey Mark,
What a cool, cool photo your Uncle took! Boy I'd love to see one of those. I believe you have an Illinois River Cruiser, Macromia illinoiensis (sounds absurd: ill-anoy-ensis). I make that call based on what we can see from the single view (no lateral thoracic view) and the geographic mapping in Dunkle's guide. Take a look and see if you agree. Macromia's are very highly sought and regarded by Odonatists from my limited exposure of a couple yrs. We have a great one Macromia magnifica out here, Oregon and I've yet to see it. Take care. Oh, it's on Plate 21; #6
What a cool, cool photo your Uncle took! Boy I'd love to see one of those. I believe you have an Illinois River Cruiser, Macromia illinoiensis (sounds absurd: ill-anoy-ensis). I make that call based on what we can see from the single view (no lateral thoracic view) and the geographic mapping in Dunkle's guide. Take a look and see if you agree. Macromia's are very highly sought and regarded by Odonatists from my limited exposure of a couple yrs. We have a great one Macromia magnifica out here, Oregon and I've yet to see it. Take care. Oh, it's on Plate 21; #6
