Anisoptera

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Anisoptera

A dragonfly is a type of insect belonging to the order Odonata, the suborder Epiprocta or, in the strict sense, the infraorder Anisoptera. It is characterized by large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, and an elongated body. Dragonflies are similar to damselflies, but the adults can be differentiated by the fact that the wings of most dragonflies are held away from, and perpendicular to, the body when at rest. Dragonflies are also the fastest flying insect.

Dragonflies are valuable predators that eat mosquitoes, and other small insects like flies, bees, ants, and butterflies. They are usually found around lakes, ponds, streams and wetlands because their larvae, known as “nymphs”, are aquatic.

Nymphs can deliver a painful bite when threatened. The wound should be cleaned thoroughly to prevent water-borne infections.



Nikon D60~
N.Eastern Ct. 2008

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Anisoptera by LjMaxx
Anisoptera by LjMaxx
  • artisandelimage

    artisandelimage

    beautiful capture, excellent clarity, great informative comment !
    my best, francis.

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hey Francis.. Many Thanks to you! :)

  • Virginia N. Fred

    Virginia N. Fred

    Awesome capture, I’ve not seen a blue one before, thanks for the info also..gina

  • LjMaxx replied

    Blue ones are common here,, I like the red ones and the blk-yellow striped ones.. They are far less seen here.. Thanks Gina! :)

  • Ginny York

    Ginny York

    Just gorgeous LJ!!! Such nice detail and DOF. A fav for sure!
    Did you know there is a Dragonfly group on here? I still don’t know how to do the link. lol

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Ginny. Thank you!!! Yes.. I did know.. Cool.. Hope you got my b-m.. :)

  • DevineDayDreams

    DevineDayDreams

    What an awesome capture!!! LOVE the other one as well!! GREAT!!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks so much Daisy! :)

  • Wendi Donaldson

    Wendi Donaldson

    Amazing detail Lj….beautiful shots!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hello Wendi.. T.Y.. Have a grand weekend too~ :)

  • Anthony Hedger

    Anthony Hedger

    a wonderful capture Lj, I love dragonfly’s and this is a beauty

  • LjMaxx replied

    Me too A.. They are challenging to chase around for sure.. Thanks so much here~ :) oxo

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    excellent close ups

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Luda!!! :)

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    Excellent!!!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Lori.. Many Thanks to you here~ :)

  • van049

    van049

    BEAUTIFUL!!!xx

  • LjMaxx replied

    Pleased for your visit-comment Van.. T.Y..:)

  • RickF

    RickF

    Great macro!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hey Rick. T.Y… :)

  • jadeast

    jadeast

    Excellent images LJ

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Jade.. Pleased you liked it. Thanks so much here~ .. Like your new avitar too..:)

  • HickChick

    HickChick

    Wow…such detail!! A fav for sure!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi H.C.. Many Thanks to you here~ :)

  • FelicityB

    FelicityB

    What wonderful clarity!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Felicity.. T.Y.. :)

  • CanDuCreations

    CanDuCreations

    Beautiful, excellent work

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Thea.. Many Thanks~ :)

  • Kate Adams

    Kate Adams

    Awesome incredible macro Lj!! – fantastic clarity and focus!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hello Kate.. So pleased for your comment here.. T.Y.. :)

    Have a terrific weekend too!

  • Bunny Clarke

    Bunny Clarke

    Magnificent capture LJ! Wow! Superbly done.

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Bunny.. Thanks.. I like these guys.. Fun to chase for a few hrs.. sorta.. lol.. :)

  • bill oneil

    bill oneil

    JUST PERFECT

  • LjMaxx replied

    You are too Bill. Many Thanks to you here. ~:)

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    Awesome capture!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    T.Y. Cheryl~.

  • JenLand

    JenLand

    Oh my! Such fantastic photography here!! Truly awesome!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hey Jenny.. Many Thanks! :)))

  • zulu

    zulu

    Lj, this is one absolutely beautiful image, so well captured, goodness me, what a beauty it is. And such great descrption and explanation of the insect, I read and ended up learning more about it.
    This is truly fascinating.
    And oh, by the way, nice to have you back :)

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hello Zulu.. So pleased you liked this… They are all starting to arrive again here.. Many red ones I am seeing this year… Thanks so much for the fine comment and talk to you very soon I hope.. :) Lj

  • Deborah H. Benoit

    Deborah H. Benoit

    I love dragonflies so much. They are so beautiful and you have done an excellent job of capturing this one!!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Me to Deb. In Dinasour days some were as large as 12 ft tall. Amazing thing huh.. .. Thank you~ :)

  • Scott Bricker

    Scott Bricker

    another gorgeous capture, Lj…looks like this guy was almost a meal for a bird, judging by the wing…
    amazing creatures…

  • LjMaxx replied

    It was fall out.. Thier wings do this.. they shred during thier short lifespan.. The elements ect too. Thanks Scott~

  • Marvin Collins

    Marvin Collins

    Beautiful work LJ!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Marvin! :)

  • nicholphoto

    nicholphoto

    • Spectacular macro work LJ :-)

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thats so great Bradley. Pleased for this feature.. . Many Thanks to you here~ :)))

  • BarbaraManis

    BarbaraManis

    Gorgeous work!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hello Barbara.. Many Thanks for many things.. :) Lj

  • NATURELENS

    NATURELENS

    Super image, lovely detail. Its a fave :-)

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks for taking the time to comment here N.L. ~:)

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Fabulous work, Lj!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Many Thanks to you Bela. :)

  • chijude

    chijude

    Such superb work. Such clarity is to be admired (perhaps a little envy too??)
    Excellent result Lj

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hey there. Thanks~ I am happy to say they are all starting to appear again in my area. You have these too right?

  • deegarra

    deegarra

    WOW FABULOUS SHOT HERE.

  • LjMaxx replied

    T.Y. Dee.. They’re back too… ~:)

  • Keith Reesor

    Keith Reesor

    Fantastic capture Lj!! Very informative too!! :)

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Keith.. Thanks.. Good to see them all coming back for the summer.. :)

  • zolim

    zolim

    Excellent close ups.

  • LjMaxx replied

    T.Y. for commenting here Zolim.. :)

  • Veronica Schultz

    Veronica Schultz

    Beautiful shot! I love dragonflies…and this is a great capture!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Me too Veronica. Thanks.. I saw a dark red one the other day. Missed the shot but… mabie next time~ :)

  • Catherine Howell

    Catherine Howell

    beautiful!!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    T.Y. Catherine.. :)

  • chijude

    chijude

    Yes … we have dragonflies … my son used to call them “hekkicockkers” – had difficulties with helicopter – he is now 43!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hahahaha.. Thats cute. WOndering too if yours look much diff from mine here.. Hope to see some posts of them from your part of the world to find out. :) Lj

  • LYN EVANS

    LYN EVANS

    Fantastic detailed shot…..brilliant!!!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks so much Lyn~

  • Tracy Faught

    Tracy Faught

    Just beautiful!! :]

  • Tracy Faught

    Tracy Faught

    Just noticed that he’s missing part of his wing! He’s a tough one and a survivor for sure! Wow!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Yes.. Tethered from the season I would imagine. Many Thanks to you here Tracy ~:)

  • Mark Maloney

    Mark Maloney

    Stunning LJ, beautiful

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thank you for taking the time to comment here Mark :)

  • Al Bourassa

    Al Bourassa

    Well captured!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Al. T.Y.. So appreciate your comments. :)

  • Margaret Ragan

    Margaret Ragan

    Beautiful – crisp and wonderful colors.

  • LjMaxx replied

    Many Thanks Ragan.. ~:)

  • zooreka

    zooreka

    A Booty! Di you take this early morning just at sunrise – Best time of day to get them as their wings are still cold and they haven’t fully woken up yet! Invite em for a coffee and you won’t get the shot! :)

  • Jim Johnson

    Jim Johnson

    Great shot of a Pachydiplax longipennis (Blue Dasher).

  • Virginia N. Fred

    Virginia N. Fred

    Fantastic work the clarity and dof are wonderful…gina

  • mcjance

    mcjance

    Awesome, the grass really adds to it

  • DutchLumix

    DutchLumix

    Awesome capture he is on the right place and you with the camera

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