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Sunday, September 1, 2019

Saddles overhead


We were getting ready to do some grilling in the backyard tonight when Eric looked up to see a dragonfly cruising around overhead.  Then a second dragonfly appeared.

We don't see Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata) in our yard very often, but they're known for moving long distances when dispersing.

Watching them overhead provided great views of the "saddles," the large black patches at the base of the hindwings.


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