Thursday, 20 June 2013

Broad-bodied Chaser.

I mentioned in a recent post when photographing a Four Spotted Chaser that I had seen a few Broad-bodied Chasers but hadn't found one at rest.

Yesterday that all changed, but as soon as I focused on this immature female Broad-bodied Chaser (Libellula depressa) and pressed the shutter she decided to move.

Instead of re-perching at low level this individual decided to fly upwards and stop some 25 feet above me. Not an ideal position to capture her in detail but at least you can see her shimmering wings bathed in yesterdays much enjoyed sunshine.

A close up shows the broad, flattened abdomen (which in males is pale blue) and intricate brown markings at the base of the wings. I wonder which species will be next?   FAB.

Linking to NF Winged and Camera Critters.
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24 comments:

  1. Unknown20 June 2013 at 20:08

    She's a beauty! Fabulous shots!

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  2. TexWisGirl20 June 2013 at 20:22

    rather like my build - short and stout, er, sturdy. ;)

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    1. FAB21 June 2013 at 18:06

      Theresa. It would be unchivalrous for me to comment!

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  3. Annemor20 June 2013 at 21:28

    She is really a beauty.
    Well done.
    Have a nice evening.
    Mormor

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    1. FAB21 June 2013 at 18:07

      Mormor. Thanks. Appreciate your visit.

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  4. Margaret Birding For Pleasure20 June 2013 at 21:34

    Hi Frank Glad you got the shot of the Broad-bodied Chaser. It looks wonderful. well done. Margaret

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    1. FAB21 June 2013 at 18:08

      Thank you Margaret. Just hoping I'll find a few more in the coming weeks.

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  5. Roy Norris20 June 2013 at 22:18

    Lovely set of these Frank, not seen these this year.

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  6. NatureFootstep20 June 2013 at 22:46

    nice to see a chaser. And one I have not seen myself. It really looks different. Thanks for sharing. :)

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    1. FAB21 June 2013 at 18:09

      NatureFootstep. Glad to show you something new.

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  7. Debby Van Enkenvoort20 June 2013 at 23:30

    I've never seen this type of dragonfly. I'll have to keep and eye out for them now that I know what they look like. Fantastic shots!!!

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    1. FAB21 June 2013 at 18:10

      Debby. Thanks and I hope your search is successful.

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  8. eileeninmd21 June 2013 at 00:05

    Pretty shots of the dragonfly! Glad it stop and posed for you!

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    1. FAB21 June 2013 at 18:11

      Eileen. Thanks. Pity she didn't hang around a little longer.

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  9. MitchyLR21 June 2013 at 00:56

    Excellent shots Frank. I usually have some good dragonfly shots by this time of year, but there seem far fewer than usual in these parts this year.

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    1. FAB21 June 2013 at 18:12

      Mitchy. Cheers. I guess the cooler conditions have slowed up their appearance everywhere.

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  10. Carole M.21 June 2013 at 07:30

    great up close photos; well done Frank; beautiful dragonfly

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  11. Anonymous22 June 2013 at 15:32

    Nice bug, Frank!

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  12. Rajesh22 June 2013 at 20:06

    Terrific captures.

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  13. Valerie22 June 2013 at 23:27

    Soectacular captures Frank! (I'll be back for more visits when time permits. Thanks for stopping by my blog and correctly identifying my "moth" as a butterfly). Happy weekend!

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  14. Anonymous23 June 2013 at 07:00

    Wow -stunning close-ups!

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