Butterfly Day and Insect Day

in photography •  5 years ago 

#Butterflyday and Insect day ~ hosted by @whatisnew ~ Week 48

Most beautiful Dragonfly sitting on top of a Globe Thistle flower.

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I'm not positive but I think it's an Orange Meadowhawk dragonfly.
It's an absolutely spectacular sight to see when there is a large swarm of them all together flying and zipping around. Sometimes just inches from off the ground.

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Quite a few years back I did some research and wanted to learn why so many of them were gravitating and swarming over particular small area.
My understanding is there is an abundance of insects in that spot. For example, mosquitoes.
I have plenty of mosquitoes and the beautiful dragonflies are welcome to eat all the want.

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@annephilbrick
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Oh, my. Both are beautiful! You are so lucky to see a swarm of dragonflies. I am lucky if I see one or two for the whole season. I guess I don't have enough mosquitoes. LOL!

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@whatisnew
I truly do feel lucky. 💕Gratitude.
I live very near the water and a big marsh.
Plenty of mosquitoes / food.
So truly it is so see them swarm.
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Gotta love it when they pose long enough for a closeup.

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@sketch.and.jam
So very true...💕 and I truly loved it.
It was content just long on the Globe for me get a picture.

Beautiful dragonfly eats mosquitoes. Segards @annephilbrick.

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Hello..! @gertu
They do eat mosquitoes and other insects.
Dragonflies are most beautiful.

Not many dragonflies arrive in my garden. Even the ladybugs, which are my favorite insects, no longer come. Saludos. @annephilbrick.

Awesome capture @annephilbrick! I love seeing the lacy wings on dragonflies! They are welcome to my yard anytime and help themselves to the mosquitoes..lol.😉

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@deerjay
Their wings are so delicate and beautiful...!!!
A definite on the mosquitoes...they are welcome to indulge...☺ ...!

You're very welcome @annephilbrick! I totally agree!
I don't see them much at all in my yard but if they were then they would have a feast..lol. 🤣

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