Needham's Skimmer Dragonfly

[jmchaffie]

Pretty sure this is a Needham's Skimmer and not a Golden-winged Skimmer but if any of you know otherwise, please let me know.

Back Bay Wildlife Refuge

Nikon D850 w/ 300pf + 1.4tc

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[Dan291]

I think you’re right. The coloring on the front edge of the wings, black stripe on red abdomen pretty indicative of a male Needham’s Skimmer.
Nice set.

 

[sh1209]

Very nice!

 

[jmchaffie]

I think you’re right. The coloring on the front edge of the wings, black stripe on red abdomen pretty indicative of a a male Needham’s Skimmer.
Nice set.

Thanks for the conformation, Dan.

 

[MikeA]

I like the last image best, very nice

 

[Woody Meristem]

Great photos.

 

[Andrew Lamberson]

Those are super!

 

[Bigmo]

Very nice images.