The beautiful wings of a California Darner (Rionaeschna californica). Note how shiny and new they look. [You can click on the image for a larger version.] I could see this darner's wings glittering in the sun as it flew across a grassland. When it landed nearby, I leaned in for a closer view. Because the wings are so fresh, it's likely this individual metamorphosed recently. Once a dragonfly has been flying for a while, the wings lose their shine and can show nicks and other impacts.
Really lovely….thank you.
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