There are six different families of dragonflies that we see here in Minnesota. They are the Libellulidae, or skimmers, Gomphidae, or clubtail, Cordulegastridae, or spiketail, Corduliidae, or emeralds, Macromiidae, or cruisers, and the Aeshnidae, or the darners. The skimmers are probably the most common around here but we also see a lot of darners too.
Darners are big dragonflies with a large thorax, thin abdomen and large eyes that meet each other across the top of the head. There are 39 different types of darners in North America and we see 19 different types around where I live. Some of the darners are easy to identify, like the common green darner, but many of the blue darners look very similar. Typically the only way to identify most of the blue darners is by the pattern of side stripes on the thorax. Unfortunately this darner, that I photographed at Park Point in Duluth in September, did not give me an opportunity to get a very good picture of the side of its thorax and so I can not tell which type of darner that it is.
There are six different families of dragonflies that we see here in Minnesota. They are the Libellulidae, or skimmers, Gomphidae, or clubtail, Cordulegastridae, or spiketail, Corduliidae, or emeralds, Macromiidae, or cruisers, and the Aeshnidae, or the darners. The skimmers are probably the most common around here but we also see a lot of darners too.
Darners are big dragonflies with a large thorax, thin abdomen and large eyes that meet each other across the top of the head. There are 39 different types of darners in North America and we see 19 different types around where I live. Some of the darners are easy to identify, like the common green darner, but many of the blue darners look very similar. Typically the only way to identify most of the blue darners is by the pattern of side stripes on the thorax. Unfortunately this darner, that I photographed at Park Point in Duluth in September, did not give me an opportunity to get a very good picture of the side of its thorax and so I can not tell which type of darner that it is. 
16 comments:
Wow! I had no idea there were so many. they are very beautiful. your photos are great!
like a fairy princess
Once again you surprise and delight. Awesome creatures. I'm amazed how you manage to capture such detailed images of creatures that aren't especially interested in waiting and posing.
I am very envious,^_^ how did you capture such as this beauty. I used to catch dragonflies when I was young and just a slight movement they can sense it right away. But you got them thumbs up for you!! Happy Monday!
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Great as always, love the way the sun reflects in the wings on the first one. and the information is interesting to as always :-)
You captured them beautifully!
Very beautiful shots and thank you for the information as well. I impatiently wait for the spring, I will make walks in the nature and search for this beautiful insect.
Have a delightful new week!
Wonderful capture of dragon fly... always nice to get a few pics if they keep still long enough, hey!!?? Lovely post.
have a great day!
Gena @ Thinking Aloud
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It melts in perfectly - amazing in all the colours :)
I'm always impressed with your photographs of dragonflies, and these are no exception! Beautiful shots.
These are gorgeous! I love watching the dragonflies around here in the summer.
And that can be most frustrating! Beautiful photos, id'd or not!
The wings are so delicate - you can see right through them! Wonderful photos, very impressive indeed.
I have become a fan of Dragonflies. I find myself chasing them all over the canals and rivers. That is a beauty.
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