Last night we got some heavy storms in Austin. This black saddlebags (Tramea lacerata) latched onto the porch lamp and was still hanging around this morning.

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iPhone shot of a blue dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis).

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I found a dead Beelzebub Bee-Eater (Mallophora leschenaulti) on the ground today! Poor bug has seen better days, but there's a remarkable new species for the life list.

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These are iPhone photos. You can call me the dragonfly whisperer.

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Found a red oak borer beetle out there (Enaphalodes rufulus). Those antennae are amazing.

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