Eastern Amberwing

Perched on a bush in our back garden.

Confirmed at BugGuide as “Perithemis tenera ♀” (female) or “Eastern Amberwing”; http://bugguide.net/node/view/1417013

For an example of a male of the same species that was cruising in the garden at the same time, see http://bugguide.net/node/view/1417017 and note the difference in the wing coloration.

1 year ago (“Hangin’ out on the water (with a genetics exercise)”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2016-06-25
2 years ago (“Scrumdillyumptious, indeed!”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2015-06-25
3 years ago (“Oh, the indignity!”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2014-06-25
4 years ago (“First butterfly in our garden!”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2013-06-25
5 years ago (“Snowberry Clearwing”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2012-06-25
6 years ago (“At the flower show…”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2011-06-25

[ IMG_6451S12x9tm :: f/9 :: 1/640" :: ISO-800 :: 250mm ]

[Jane Anderson]

Amazing detail!