One year later

Anax parthenope, adult male in flight. In the same place where I found them last year, there they were returning to the waters to engage into reproductive mode. During the last afternoon I've numbered more than 20 males on patrol, and no females. The pressure for reproduction will bring females near the water. The pressure for reproduction will raise significantly the number of individuals on the lagoon. And not only for this aeshnidae, also for A. imperator, here the great competitor, and so many other libellulidae... Crocothemis erythraea, Trithemis annulata, Brachythemis impatita, Sympetrum fonscolombii, Orthetrum chrysostigma... In flight mode is now on! ;)

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comments (6)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Wow, that is truly remarkable. One of the best in-flight photos I've seen! Posted 9 years ago
1. RMFelix
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you! Posted 9 years ago

Stuart

Lion

Just... How?? That is awesome! Posted 9 years ago
1. RMFelix
  
  Lion
  
  Without any doubt, in this particular species, timing ;) And another hint, it was a little windy at the end of the day, and the dragonfly was slowly gliding over, not beating its wings, just letting the air passing through. Aeshnidae are not so difficult to capture in flight, with some exceptions... Anyway, there are other species far more difficult to just get in focus. This two are at the very top of skill/timing/luck...
  
  Thanks for your feedback! ;) Cheers* Posted 9 years ago, modified 9 years ago

Mike van Harn

Musk Oxen

Truly a joy to watch. Posted 9 years ago
1. RMFelix
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks so much for your appreciation, Mike! It means a lot, cheers Posted 9 years ago