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This dragonfly was approximately 2” long, with perhaps a 3” wingspan, and the wings were iridescent. It was not startled by my approaching to take a photograph.
Backyard garden, urban setting with no immediate water source other than a hydroponic garden system. The dragonfly was resting undisturbed on a torch lily. It lingered quite some time, both before and after I took the photos.
Spotted on Jun 23, 2019
Submitted on Jun 23, 2019
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It’s one of the Gomphidae (clubtails)!