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#summer #zomer #nature #natuur #hoverflies #zweefvliegen #bees #bijen #dragonflies #libellen #nederlandsenatuur

#summer #zomer #nature #natuur #hoverflies #zweefvliegen #bees #bijen #dragonflies #libellen #butterflies #vlinders #nederlandsevlinders #nederlandsenatuur

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I saw this dragonfly and, thinking myself clever, thought "ah! I know those wing markings, that's a (female) common whitetail" but no! When looking them up at home, I found out that this is actually a twelve-spotted skimmer, Libellula pulchella, either a female or a naiad but I don't know enough to tell the difference. Turns out dragonflies come in confusing plumage as well! And now I know how to tell them apart. #dragonflies #insectphotography

A midland clubtail (I think? There's at least one other similar looking clubtail in my area), Gomphurus fraternus, pondering the leaves. #dragonflies #insectphotography

A stream cruiser (Didymops transversa) with breakfast. I was thrilled to finally encounter a dragonfly who, for a short moment, actually perched near to me! #dragonflies #insectphotography