Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Description:

Large, 3 black spots on each wing. Two small yellow spots behind each eye. Yellow thoracic stripe. Abdomen is a powdery whitish-blue with a cream colored stripe running the length of each side.

Habitat:

Urban garden

Notes:

I kept seeing this dragonfly landing on one of the stakes in my flowerbed. Every time I tried to photograph it, it flew away. Finally, I got close enough for a decent picture, as I tried to get closer it would fly away again, but if I remained still, it would soon return. I kept getting closer until it finally flew away for good.