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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Hexapods (Hexapoda) » Insects (Insecta) » Dragonflies and Damselflies (Odonata) » Dragonflies (Anisoptera) » Darners (Aeshnidae) » Three-spined Darners (Tricanthagyna) » Phantom Darner (Tricanthagyna trifida)
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Phantom Darner? - Tricanthagyna trifida
Copyright © 2006 Carla Finley

Phantom Darner? - Tricanthagyna trifida
Venice, Sarasota County, Florida, USA
October 22, 2006
Size: 2.5 inches

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Contributed by Carla Finley on 22 October, 2006 - 2:02pm
Last updated 23 October, 2006 - 5:17pm

Torture
Husband just said the only reason I got this pic is the dragon probably figured it tortured me enough trying to get it while it was alive so it gave me a break and died on our porch so I could see what it was. ;-)
… Carla Finley, 22 October, 2006 - 2:11pm login or register to post comments

 
If that's what it takes to get shots like this, have at it!
Sorta like you were remembered in its will.
… Ron Hemberger, 22 October, 2006 - 6:06pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks
Wish they would all remember me like this. There are several here that just will not quit flying so I can see what they are.
… Carla Finley, 22 October, 2006 - 8:49pm login or register to post comments

 
It's not just you
I can't get those darn Green Darners to light, unless they're just emerged or are mating. I think most dragonflies-in-flight photos are taken out of frustration, rather than artistic considerations. Currently, I'm arguing with two butterflies!
… Ron Hemberger, 23 October, 2006 - 11:10am login or register to post comments

 
argue all you want
If you're dragons are anything like my dragons they just fly past you and laugh evilly, daring you to sit for hours watching as they zip a foot from you. Currently I'm arguing with the green darner and regal darner and 2 butterflies. Good luck.
… Carla Finley, 23 October, 2006 - 11:25am login or register to post comments

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