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Perithemis tenera
A male Amberwing; obelisking in the late afternoon heat. Dragonflies use this position to reduce the heat gain while perching. Eastern Amberwing Dragonfly is 3/4 to 1 inch long with a wingspan of 1 and 3/4 inches. The dragonfly is mainly a yellowish brown color; it has a yellow face with a brown thorax and brownish yellow abdomen. Its wings, as said in the name, are amber colored with red stigmas.
Corinth Community Park with a city maintained retention pond.
This small dragonfly and bluets were the only odonata found today. There was a female nearby, but would not land.
Spotted on Oct 12, 2012
Submitted on Oct 12, 2012
2 Comments
Thanks; these small ones are a favorite of mine.
Very nice!