Insects and Spiders

Like A Puppet On A String

I've seen male neon skimmers before but this is my first female. She looked like she was being held in place by strings. Apparently the spider web lines were just a coincidence, she was able to fly off easily.
Female Neon Skimmer (Libellula croceipennis)

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