Male Grey Petaltail 1 - Tachopteryx thoreyi

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Male Grey Petaltail 1 - Tachopteryx thoreyi -

Cass County, Texas, USA
July 4, 2008
Size: 3"

I have seen these a few times but this is the best pic I have managed to get. You can hear these guys as they fly. The wings seem to make a rustling noise. This one landed on my chest. I suppose I was moving slow enough and look gnarly enough to make the Dragonfly think I was a tree, lol.

Lee

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Contributed by Lee R. on 4 July, 2008 - 6:12pm
Last updated 4 July, 2008 - 7:21pm

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