Great blue skimmer dragonfly

Thanks, Geodialist, for the ID and information. I will have a few more damsel and dragonflies coming in the next few days, some of which I think are identified and a couple not. Looking forward to your comments. :)

Good call, Maria! This is a mature female Great Blue Skimmer dragonfly, as indicated by its terminal appendages, muted coloration, and tattered wings. Flanges beneath the female's eighth abdominal segment are used to scoop and hold a few drops of water; the dragonfly skims the water repeatedly, picking up drops of water that are used to flick fertilized eggs toward the shore. The process typically lasts a few seconds to a few minutes.