Flame Skimmer Dragonfly photo by Brigitte Jordan
This was taken at our pond as this dragonfly just emerged out of its naiad (nymph) stage the day before.
The Nymph’s Final Moult Into An Adult
According to Wikipedia, these larger dragonflies can live underwater in the nymph stage for 5 years! Many of them later become bird food. Many more great critter photos at Camera Critters
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Fabulous photos, Larry!
Fantastic images dull of clear crisp detail!
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I was pretty sure I had been here when I saw your comment on mine but I came to make sure. Glad I did- it should be
FULL of clear crisp detail.
So glad you visited.
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Hi Larry.This is so cool to see a dragonfly in this stage. I love to watch the dragonflies at my frog pond, but have never seen this state. Maybe I haven’t been looking closely enough? I have also seen many of the nymphs as I occasionally have to skim out the string algae. I always look for the nymphs and make sure I put them back! Thanks for sharing this!
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Beautiful pictures! I never knew the dragonflies could live underwater in the nymph stage for so long. Thanks for sharing.
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wow, these are great photos!
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Amber – I do the same thing. If you look closely in the early summer, when you first start seeing the dragonflies, you should be able to find them right around the pond.
Anna – I didn’t know that either until I researched it! Isn’t this a great way to learn?
Marie – Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. Brigitte thanks you too 😉
This is interesting to see how a dragonfly developes from nymph into an adult insect. The photos are very good!
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That is very cool. I have never seen the Nymph stage before.
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Wil – Thanks… The crocodile photos are awesome!
Heather – Thanks for stopping by. We see the nymphs all over the place in the pond in all different stages. Pretty cool!
Absolutley amazing macros.
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Hi Babooshka, Thanks for the comment. I loved your Moddey Doo!
How exciting to see the fellow emerge! I didn’t know their name but have seen some through the summer. 🙂 Fun series (can two be a series?) 🙂
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The 2nd image is just incredible
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Hi Lisa, I think you can call two a series! You have a beautiful blog there too!
Hi, Thomas, Thanks for the comment and thanks for stopping by! I love your photographic trip through India!
WOW! These are truly fantastic photos! This is really awesome!
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Hi Misty, Thank you very much and thanks for the great meme!