In an attempt to try my hand at something different, I've compiled a gallery of dragonflies and damselflies that I have happened across during my usual bird outings. I am novice at dragonfly identification, so please feel free to let me know if I make a misidentification on any of these photos.
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Dragonflies
Macromiidae (cruisers)
Cordulegastridae (spiketails)
Aeshnidae (darners)
Libellulidae (skimmers)
Corduliidae (emeralds)
Gomphidae (clubtails)
Damselflies
Coenagrionidae (narrow-winged damselflies)
Calopterygidae (broad-winged damselflies & demoiselles)
Lestidae (spreadwings)
These photos are best viewed in large or extra large format.
Dragonflies
Macromiidae (cruisers)
Cordulegastridae (spiketails)
Aeshnidae (darners)
Libellulidae (skimmers)
Corduliidae (emeralds)
Gomphidae (clubtails)
Damselflies
Coenagrionidae (narrow-winged damselflies)
Calopterygidae (broad-winged damselflies & demoiselles)
Lestidae (spreadwings)
Sedge Sprite (male)
Nehalennia irene
Family Coenagrionidae
Bill Mason Centre, Dunrobin, Ontario
29 June 2009
Damselflies are much smaller than a typical dragonfly, and can be very difficult to see as they zip between blades of grass. This sedge sprite, which measures no more than 3cm (1in.) in size, was nearly impossible to track with my eyes, let alone determine that I had the correct focus when I took the shot. My camera's autofocus is all but useless for the tiny damselflies.
Nehalennia irene
Family Coenagrionidae
Bill Mason Centre, Dunrobin, Ontario
29 June 2009
Damselflies are much smaller than a typical dragonfly, and can be very difficult to see as they zip between blades of grass. This sedge sprite, which measures no more than 3cm (1in.) in size, was nearly impossible to track with my eyes, let alone determine that I had the correct focus when I took the shot. My camera's autofocus is all but useless for the tiny damselflies.
Sedge Sprite (male)
Nehalennia irene
Family Coenagrionidae
Bill Mason Centre, Dunrobin, Ontario
29 June 2009
Damselflies are much smaller than a typical dragonfly, and can be very difficult to see as they zip between blades of grass. This sedge sprite, which measures no more than 3cm (1in.) in size, was nearly impossible to track with my eyes, let alone determine that I had the correct focus when I took the shot. My camera's autofocus is all but useless for the tiny damselflies.
Nehalennia irene
Family Coenagrionidae
Bill Mason Centre, Dunrobin, Ontario
29 June 2009
Damselflies are much smaller than a typical dragonfly, and can be very difficult to see as they zip between blades of grass. This sedge sprite, which measures no more than 3cm (1in.) in size, was nearly impossible to track with my eyes, let alone determine that I had the correct focus when I took the shot. My camera's autofocus is all but useless for the tiny damselflies.