Damselfly drama

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© May Lattanzio
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Leaving the creek on my walk yesterday, two damselflies flew past. The Bluet (on top) was carrying the lighter colored damsel. I thought briefly, that it was a mating pair. Not so. Damselflies and dragonflies often prey on each other. I apologize for the Powdered Dancer (a large damsel) not being in focus. I had to be very careful so that I would not disturb them.

My goal was to show the Bluet eating its prey. I think this illustrates it. I got several shots with both in focus. But this was the only one I could show you without cropping.

9 responses

  • Glenn Brandenburg

    Glenn Brandenburg said (1 Apr 2008):

    Thank You , I didn't know that and so i learned something new great photo.

  • John Linton

    John Linton gave props (1 Apr 2008):

    Cannubial cannibal?

  • Julie Shelton

    Julie Shelton gave props (1 Apr 2008):

    First of all – gorgeous shot. Definitely a one in a million. Secondly my narration of the damsel fly – "oh NO he didn't!!"

  • Ratko Nedovic

    Ratko Nedovic gave props (1 Apr 2008):

    Great shot.

  • Nancy Charter Kechnie Goatbe

    Nancy Charter Kechnie Goatbe said (2 Apr 2008):

    so informative..and such detail... thankyou for shareing...

  • Elizabeth Petushkov

    Elizabeth Petushkov gave props (4 Apr 2008):

    pretty cool

  • Nelson Campbell

    Nelson Campbell (Deleted) gave props (6 Apr 2008):

    Love the orbs on these lovelies.

  • Karen K Smith

    Karen K Smith gave props (24 Aug 2008):

    Just learned something disturbing about my favorite insect..but thanks and really great shot.

  • Leanne Silva

    Leanne Silva gave props (4 Feb 2010):

    They cannibalise eachother?

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