Dragonfly
Beale AFB, CA - Dragonfly - Pantala Flavescens, the Globe Skimmer, Globe Wanderer or Wandering Glider, is a wide-ranging dragonfly of the family Libellulidae. It is considered to be the most widespread dragonfly on the planet with good population on every continent except Antarctica although rare in Europe. Globe Skimmers make an annual multigenerational journey of some 18,000 km (about 11,200 miles); to complete the migration, individual globe skimmers fly more than 6,000 km (3,730 miles)-one of the farthest known migrations of all insect species. [Wiki]
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Thank You for Making this Daily Photo Tied for the #1 Pick on 02-15-2019
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kjakes1
on March 13, 2019Amazing details and vibrant color!
Tony Porter Photography
on February 23, 2019Another great closeup!
Gilles Archambault
on February 20, 2019Superb shot Rick !!!
Arnold Dubin
on February 16, 2019You did a terrific job of capturing all the details of this dragonfly.
Christine Darton-Henrichsen
on February 16, 2019Stuck the Landing!
BIRDS-WILDLIFE-AUSTRALIA
on February 16, 2019My very favorite close-up subject . Lovely shot and pose ! Love the colours ! Very interesting info too !
Gene Hyder
on February 16, 2019Superb shot.
Lgood
on February 15, 2019Excellent capture Rick!
Greg&Rose Photography
on February 15, 2019Superb Macro Rick
Photoarts
on February 15, 2019Good details, nice eye level capture!