We saw hundreds of small dragonflies at backyard last summer. The Scientific name is Pachydiplax longipennis with common name Blue Dasher.
Fig 01 - Dragonfly at yard
In our area, summer was characterized by heat wave and drought. The conditions might relate to absent some insects.
We saw less than usual or even didn't see the following insects:
- Lovebugs
- Bush crickets (Katydids)
- The big golden silk orb weavers
- Honey bees
- and craneflies
Fig 02 - A blue dasher
In the small fish, we came across a very strange looking creature. Upon looking it up, we found it was the young undeveloped dragonfly.
Fig 03 - A little dragonfly
Hopefully things will get back to normal soon because birds and many other organisms depend on insects as their main food sources.
Fig 04 - Painting of dragonfly
Did you notice there are abundant of dragonflies in your areas?
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...for me, they never stay still for long. Tanza, you captured them well.
ReplyDeleteInteresting -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteWow! What a dashing dragonfly! Who doesn't love these gorgeous insects that once had giants among themselved, back in the Carboniferous? The painting is absolutely brilliant.
ReplyDeleteI've seen a lot of insects in my last hike. These are mesmerizing to look at.
ReplyDeleteWe never seem to see any of these. We did have a lot of ladybugs this year though and some monarch butterflies which have been scarce. Have a great weekend.
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