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almo
5th of October 2005 (Wed), 04:52
Hey Baldie, What kind is this?

I just have the damnedest time id'ing these guys.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a183/almoagain/Bugs/52451001edit.jpg
RockOne
5th of October 2005 (Wed), 06:45
Nice shot. It fi wasn't for that neon blue abdomen he'd be really hard to see (semi-camoflagued).
Bald Eagle
5th of October 2005 (Wed), 19:20
Sorry I'm late on a reply, Been visiting the Dentist lately, I'd rather be surrounded by swarms of hungry mosqutioes. What you have there is what is called a "Common Green Darner" or Anax junius, means "Lord and Master of June" this guy is very aggressive and will chase Hummingbirds. hope this helps. Great shot by the way.:D :D :D :D
dancinec
5th of October 2005 (Wed), 20:18
It is a great capture, but the background is stealing the image away. I don't know what you can do, I would be happy to have taken the picture.
dancinec
5th of October 2005 (Wed), 20:20
Sorry I'm late on a reply, Been visiting the Dentist lately, I'd rather be surrounded by swarms of hungry mosqutioes. What you have there is what is called a "Common Green Darner" or Anax junius, means "Lord and Master of June" this guy is very aggressive and will chase Hummingbirds. hope this helps. Great shot by the way.:D :D :D :DBald Eagle, that is interesting info. Hummingbirds would not be competors, why do they chase them? Is it because the darners are very territorial?
Bald Eagle
5th of October 2005 (Wed), 20:35
Bald Eagle, that is interesting info. Hummingbirds would not be competors, why do they chase them? Is it because the darners are very territorial?
This particular kind preys on many different kinds of insects and is very territorial as well. downright ferocious. :D ;) ;) :D
almo
5th of October 2005 (Wed), 22:29
You can't see it in this image but he was eating a spider. A big spider.
TammieO
5th of October 2005 (Wed), 22:49
Nice capture. Sure is a pretty color.