Blue Dragonfly is a photograph by Robert Bales which was uploaded on July 20th, 2015.
Blue Dragonfly
I followed this dragonfly around the garden for several minutes before I could get this photo of it. I did not know that they like to eat mosquitoes... more
by Robert Bales
Title
Blue Dragonfly
Artist
Robert Bales
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
I followed this dragonfly around the garden for several minutes before I could get this photo of it. I did not know that they like to eat mosquitoes and are very helpful insect.
A dragonfly is an insect belonging to the order Odonata, characterized by large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong, transparent wings, and an elongated body. Dragonflies are similar to damselflies, but adults hold their wings away from, and perpendicular to the body when at rest.
Dragonflies typically eat mosquitoes and other small insects. They are valued as predators, since they help control populations of harmful insects. Dragonflies are usually found around lakes, ponds, streams and wetlands because their larvae, known as "nymphs", are aquatic. Adult dragonflies do not bite or sting humans, though nymphs are capable of delivering a painful but harmless bite.
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July 20th, 2015
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Comments (59)
Alexander Vinogradov
Super shot, Bob! L/F/ with pleasure nominate as the special feature in the 1000 Views group.
LEANNE SEYMOUR
Wonderful capture Robert and have promoted this image on the " Special Features For Promotion #11" discussion thread in the 1000 Views group! f/l/tw/fb
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #11 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.
Beverly Guilliams
Beautiful Detail and Color,Bob... Nominating into 1000 Views,Group......Blessings my Friend......tweet
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p
Kay Brewer
Incredible capture, Robert! Congratulations on your lovely art reaching over 1000 views! lf
Shoal Hollingsworth
This is a stunning dragonfly. I have photographed several but never one this colorful. Great job
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Stoal for the nice comments and I was also surprised at the color of it!!
Lesa Fine
Beautifully done Robert. the blue dasher is one of my most favorites! L/f
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks for the nice comments and they sure are a beautiful dragonfly!! Thanks for the LF!!
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