Wasplike Wiggling


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This small odonate is a female Eastern Amberwing Dragonfly (Perithemis tenera). This species measures just under an inch and mimics similarly sized wasps in order to avoid predation. In addition to being tiny and shy, her wiggling made it difficult for me to capture a good photo. Ah well, you get the idea.

Categories: Nature Notes

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