Here's a shot that shows off the body better -- this one is more rusty-orange than red. (photo from 2005)
I guess the Flame Skimmers prefer warm water, so they tend to be found in the #Southwest #UnitedStates.
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Here's a lovely #FlameSkimmer #Dragonfly that visited our yard many years ago. Always love seeing these little flames dancing on the breeze.
(photo from 2013)
I guess they like to hunt by sitting and waiting for prey, so that is why I tend to get photos of them and not the other varieties around here that hunt while flying.
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