Mating Green Darner Dragonflies

crotermund · Post by **crotermund** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 9:15 pm

These large dragons were spotted near a lake that had just been drained for maintenance.

Ok, this one isn't mating, but he was at first.

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 5:57 am

Wonderful photos Craig...the one in flight is awesome. You usually cannot get close to these insects

Erland R.N. · Post by **Erland R.N.** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 2:02 pm

Great photos of Anax junius laying eggs in tandem. One species I've not managed to photograph yet

cheers
Erland

crotermund · Post by **crotermund** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 2:30 pm

Thanks Doug & Erland. It definitely seems that this particular dragonfly (Anax junius) is difficult to get close to. It seems like they are normally either flying very high overhead or quick to fly away if you ever encounter them on the ground.