Possible Striped Meadowhawk dragonfly at Farmington Bay – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/3200, ISO 640, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
Two days ago, I was searching for birds at Farmington Bay WMA when I noticed a dragonfly landing nearby and took a couple pictures of it. The dragonfly stood out nicely from the large boulder it was resting on plus I had decent light when I took these photos.
While I focused on the dragonfly I first thought it might be a female Variegated Meadowhawk but very quickly I realized that the tail pattern didn’t look right for that species.
Possible Striped Meadowhawk dragonfly – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/2500, ISO 640, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
After moving my Jeep closer to the dragonfly I took a few more images of the resting dragonfly before she lifted off and flew away.
When I was home and could view the images on my large monitor I began searching for the identification of this dragonfly. I believe that it is a female Striped Meadowhawk but I am not 100% certain. Please feel free to correct my ID if it is not.
As the nights here in northern Utah grow cooler and fall advances towards winter I know that it won’t be long before I won’t be seeing dragonflies on the wing. When I find them now I stop to take photos whenever I can. I adore these mosquito eating insects.
Life is good.
Mia
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The delicate gossamer wings of the Dragonfly are absolutely fascinating. Thanks Mia.
I love your attention to detail, and your focus on living things. Things which are not our decidedly flawed species.
Thanks for the photos and information on the Dragonfly. I did not know they ate mosquitos. The ones I see around my place in the summer are bright blue or pink in color. Guess I should look up information about them.
Great shots Mia, I really like the angle showing it’s head and eyes and yes, they are amazing creatures!!