Spreadwings’ larger size distinguishes them from other damselflies; they aren’t as common either and seem to have a shorter lifecycle. While the smaller damselflies begin to appear in May, the spreadwings appear later in the season. I took the first photograph in mid summer, the second in September as the landscape began to take on a a fall feel. As with most things, we tend to prize the less common, but in this case I believe it’s because time is limited for capturing these lovely insects.
January 1, 2017 at 1:19 pm
Wonderful photos, Belinda. Spreadwings are indeed, difficult to sneak up on. This looks like it might be a Slender Spreadwing, though dragonflies, damselflies and spreadwings are, for me, difficult at best to ID. Beautiful, beautiful photos!
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January 1, 2017 at 4:27 pm
Thanks so much. Glad you like them!
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December 14, 2016 at 8:48 am
Very nice shots–love the detail on the wings and their surroundings.
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December 14, 2016 at 9:13 am
Thank you.
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December 13, 2016 at 5:32 pm
Delicate things – lovely!
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December 13, 2016 at 5:39 pm
Thank you!
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December 13, 2016 at 3:01 pm
Amazing detail, Belinda. Great shots.
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December 13, 2016 at 5:22 pm
Thank you Anneli!
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December 13, 2016 at 3:00 pm
I always find there is something always very special about damselfies, and your photographs certainly make them so. They are trully magnificent! The lighting and pin-sharp detail is exquisite!
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December 13, 2016 at 5:22 pm
Thanks very much. I do enjoy taking them!
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December 13, 2016 at 1:01 pm
Wonderful shots of a splendid species! 🙂
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December 13, 2016 at 2:23 pm
Thank you!
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December 13, 2016 at 11:55 am
They are beautiful. This summer I did some research to learn how to tell the difference between damsel flies and dragonflies.
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December 13, 2016 at 2:22 pm
Thank you. They are beautiful insects.
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January 1, 2017 at 2:37 pm
I just realized I commented on this a long time ago… old age, I guess!!
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January 1, 2017 at 4:28 pm
Still appreciated!
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