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Dragonfly Friday! Another lovely beneficial insect in my garden

By Robin Rogers

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Robin Rogers, Silverbridge Realty, San Antonio, Texas 398351

October 29, 2010 10:06 AM

Dragonfly near spider web, Cibolo, Texas

What else can I tell you about dragonflies, my favorite insects? How about some basics?

- They belong to the order Odonata, which means "toothed ones."

- There are 2,874 species of dragonflies worldwide, of which only 316 inhabit the United States.

- The largest modern-day dragonfly is the Australian Giant Petaltail, with a wingspan of up to 6.3 inches.

The dragonfly above, perching perilously close to the spider web, is somewhat smaller than that! Someday when I go to Australia I'll look for his giant cousin.

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Michael A. Caruso

Surterre Properties - Laguna Niguel, CA

What a fantastic picture! Such detail! Have a great weekend!

-Michael

Oct 29, 2010 10:11 AM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Come on Robin. Which issue of National Geographic did you cut this picture out of? This photograph is THAT good.

Oct 29, 2010 12:55 PM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Robin, You captured this beauty in glorious detail. I love the net like wing structure and it is so perfect in detail. Well done!

Oct 29, 2010 01:25 PM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello Robin and what a great capture and so clear, your post has been featured at one of my favorite groups ...

EXPRESS WITH PHOTOGRAPHS AT ACTIVERAIN

VB ;~)

Oct 29, 2010 01:56 PM

Carl Winters

Canyon Lake, TX

How in the world did you get that dragonfly to sit still for the camera? If there is a dragonfly society you should send them this picture. Great shot!

Oct 29, 2010 03:23 PM

Trey Thurmond

BCR Realtors - College Station, TX

College Station , Texas Homes

RobinGreat shot. You really are the best here on AR with the macro shots. I really like the blue on him.

Oct 30, 2010 04:30 AM

Susan Haughton

Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA

Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

Spectacular! He is absolutely beautiful and your shot is just perfect. Bravo!

Oct 31, 2010 03:44 PM

Joetta Fort

The DiGiorgio Group - Arvada, CO

Independent Broker, Homes Denver to Boulder

Aren't they just the coolest looking things? But I didn't know they were beneficial. How do the benefit our gardens?

Nov 03, 2010 04:13 AM

Robin Rogers

Robin Rogers, Silverbridge Realty, San Antonio, Texas - San Antonio, TX

CRS, TRC, MRP - Real Estate Investment Adviser

Thanks, everybody! They are beneficial because, if nothing else, they eat mosquitoes and dragonfly nymphs eat mosquito larvae.

Nov 04, 2010 01:29 AM

Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

Robin,

I call this a magical moment! What an honor it is for you to have been priviledged enough to get this amazing shot of the dragonfly. It's also my favorite insect of all times too! I have a few dragon fly pins and I wear them. But none can compare to the exquisive beauty of the one who posed for you!

Nov 13, 2010 12:36 PM

Kristine Ginsberg

Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ

NJ Home Stager

Stunning picture and I love dragonflies!

Nov 23, 2010 02:18 AM

Dragonfly Friday! Another lovely beneficial insect in my garden

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