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Wow, the quality of the shots here...
I have absolutely no idea what sort of dragonfly this is. He was bloody fast though - I spent ages getting this shot.View attachment 31713
Here's one for you Robin, not a great shot but it is the best I could do .. seen in S Africa
any idea what it is?
I have narrowed it down to 2, but still no idea really
....Golden-ringed Dragonfly (Cordulegaster boltonii). I admin 'UK Dragonflies & Damselflies' which has over 1,800 members.
All dragonflies are fast and can fly backwards as well as sideways and up and down. They have 360 degree eyesight too.
It's a great shot
I have to disagree Robin, the picture taken by @Jeff Watson is a female Common Hawker.
I have to disagree Robin, the picture taken by @Jeff Watson is a female Common Hawker.
How do you know it's a female?
How do you know it's a female?
Thanks for that.Colouration - females are yellow and brown. Males are blue and black
Well my question's been quoted, but I still don't have an answer.
How do you know it's a female?
With all the 7D2s around now (me and @RedRobin to name but two) we should see some great in flight shots this year - should start to see the first appearing at the end of this monthThanks Robin, and even harder to photograph when flying...