Monday, September 5, 2011

American Rubyspot

The American rubyspot is a broadwing damselfly. Its bright red metallic color makes it unmistakable. Like all the broadwinged damselflies that live in Minnesota the American rubyspot is most often found along the banks of small to medium sized rivers. I photographed this one at Riverbend Nature Center in Faribault, MN

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9 comments:

  1. FABSeptember 5, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Super macro of a very distinctive species.

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  2. Carole BarkettSeptember 5, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    what a great photo he looks almost metallic

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  3. KaHollySeptember 5, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous!! I've never seen one like it. My favorite dragonfly guide is from Minnesota - Dragonflies of the North Woods by Kurt Mead!

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  4. Magical Mystical TeacherSeptember 5, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    How in the world did you get the damselfly to stay still long enough to take its picture?!


    RAINBOW DITTY

    Dibs of yellow and dabs of red—
    Rainbow colors go to my head!

    Dashes of gold and crimson too—
    Painted like this I can’t feel blue!

    © 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher

    Red Temple Fence

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  5. LizSeptember 5, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Fantastic capture!

    My entries:
    Moms...Check Nyo
    Yummy-as-can-be

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  6. Maria @ LSSSeptember 5, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Stunning shot. Happy RT!

    Mine's here.

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  7. DinahSeptember 6, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    wow, great capture (he he, literally?)

    Best Pig Ever

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  8. JamaSeptember 6, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    A very unique colour for a damselfly!

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  9. carol l mckennaSeptember 6, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Awesome photo! wow! ~Carol (A Creative Harbor) ~ Happy RT ^_^

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