Red Mantled Saddlebag

Description:

A species of skimmer dragonfly that has translucent wings with red veins, and has characteristic dark red blotches at their proximal base, which makes the dragonfly look as if it is carrying saddlebags when flying. The last two bands and the cerci of these dragonflies are black. While male Red-mantled Saddlebags have a distinct red body, females will typically have light brown or pale orange bodies, as well as lighter white and brown eyes.

Habitat:

found throughout the eastern United States

Notes:

I'm afraid it's not the best image. This little guy was flying around the top of a very tall pine tree in my yard.