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Eastern Amberwing Perithemis tenera | July 1, 2012 |
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Note: Two weeks after first posting this page, I came across a female eastern amberwing, so now I have a male (the original photos 1 and 2) and female (new photos 3 and 4) to show.
On first sighting, I knew that this dragonfly was different: It had orange wings. However, the dragonfly was quite skittish, as you can see from the first photo (taken from about 20 or so feet away) with its wings quivering. |
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Finally, at what seemed to be a long interval, I managed to get close enough to use my macro lens for a number of detailed photos.
The identification (when back at home) became straightforward, and it turned out that I had encountered the small dragonfly amberwing (Perithemis tenera). Aside from the glory of the amberwing's wings, the dragonfly has quite an intricate body pattern. |
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Today felt way too hot outside, but as it was no-hunting Sunday, I went into the Toftrees game land. And somewhat close to where I had photographed the male amberwing, I photographed a female amberwing (who I identified when I was back home).
Again, I was impressed in how small the amberwings are: less than an inch long. The female doesn't have much amber, but is otherwise quite impressive. |
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| After several distant photos, I worked my way closer to use a macro lens. |
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And so I've seen/photographed a male and female eastern amberwing in approximately the same area. Will baby amberwings soon be in the air?
Photo note: The photos were taken in the Toftrees game land on 15 June 2012, and I used the Pentax K20D, with the Sigma 150-500mm lens and Voigtlander 125mm macro lens, respectively. The female photos were also taken with the same lenses on 1 July 2012. |