Dragonfly (Eastern Amberwing) female-D40X -5-30-09 by Leeco

Photography • Insects • posted on Jun 26, 2009

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This is a female Eastern Amberwing. One of my old Audubon Field Guides calls it a Low Flying Amber-wing. That name seems very appropriate because they seldom get more than a foot or so above the water or ground. It is the smallest Dragonfly (3/4" - 18mm) in my area and maybe anywhere. Tomorrow I will post an image of the male. Thanks to those who take the time to comment. Lee