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Damsels and Dragons of the Pine Barrens

I have become fascinated with the beauty of dragonflies. They seem almost human in their expression, and even in their cooperation in posing for me!

Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella) Taken in Barnegat NJ

Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis) Taken in Barnegat NJ

Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum) Taken at Pakim Pond, Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, 9/19/07

Pine Barrens Bluet (Enallagma recurvatum) (Damselfly) Taken in Bamber section of Lacey Twp. Photo courtesy of Allen Barlow, NJODES.ORG

Scarlet Bluet (Enallagma pictum) (Damselfly) Taken at Atsion, Wharton State Forest Photo courtesy of Allen Barlow, NJODES.ORG

Banner Clubtail (Gomphus apomyius) Taken at Bamber section of Lacey Twp. Photo courtesy of Allen Barlow, NJODES.ORG

Sparkling Jewelwing (Calopteryx dimidiata) (Damselfly) Taken near the Maurice River Photo courtesy of Allen Barlow, NJODES.ORG

Yellow-sided Skimmer (Libellula flavida) Taken at Upton Ponds Photo courtesy of Allen Barlow, NJODES.ORG

Golden-winged Skimmer (Libellula auripennis) Taken at Upton Ponds Photo courtesy of Allen Barlow, NJODES.ORG

Eastern Pondhawk (Erythrmis simplicicollis). Taken at Leamings Run Gardens, Cape May County Photo courtesy of Amanda Barrett

Eastern Amberwing (Perithemis tenera) Taken at Leamings Run Gardens, Cape May County Photo courtesy of Amanda Barrett

Great Blue Skimmer (Libellula vibrans Fabricius) Photographed in Barnegat NJ Photo courtesy of Allen Barlow, NJODES.ORG

 

 

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