Insects and Spiders

Slaty Skimmer Looking Purple View 1

In certain light, the male slaty skimmer which normally looks all black, can look a bluish purple. I thought I had a different kind of dragonfly at first. Also, again, check out that grin that looks like it has a mouth full of braces.
Male Slaty Skimmer (Libellula incesta )

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