I saw this pink dragonfly at McKinney State Park a few months ago when we were new in town and was amazed by its color. It was the first time I’ve seen a dragonfly in my favorite color. I’ve sighted it many times since and it still amazes me. It’s just so pretty, in pink. I later learned that it’s a Roseate Skimmer.
“The Roseate Skimmer (Orthemis ferruginea) is a common southern dragonfly. The male of the species has a rose pink and red/maroon colored abdomen. Females of the species have orange-brown abdomens with clear orangish veins and a brownish thorax with a light stripe down back. The young have a bright pinkish or purple abdomen and when they are mature adults their thorax will develop a pale bluish tint.”~wikipedia.org
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Love the detailed lines on the dragonflies. Such an interesting color, I don;t think I have seen a pink one.
It’s indeed an interesting color. I got excited when I saw it.
Oh wow, a purple dragonfly, i haven’t seen that here. I wonder if we have it that i just haven’t chanced upon.
Maybe you do and hope you get to see one. Thanks!
I admit your pictures are gorgeous ! but I really don’t like insects except ladybugs and butterflies !
I love butterflies too. Thanks a lot and also for stopping by.
Awesome! I’d love to photograph one of these some day.
Wow, what a beautiful color and a pretty dragonfly. I do not think I have ever seen one this color. Gorgeous images!
Nice shooting there! These are some gorgeous pictures. Keep up the good work!
Wow, that’s so unique. I’ve never seen a pink dragonfly before. Great capture! Thanks for visiting my blog
Wow! Awesome clarity!
I’m totally amazed by what I see…
A pink dragonfly!
I’ve never ever seen one before.
I’ve seen blue ones, black, red, green, orange… but never before pink!
COOL!!!
Greets,
Gabi
I love dragonflies!
love the details portrayed in this macro shots.
Thanks a lot!
Great pictures. Love the pink. Must be a breast cancer awareness dragonfly.
Thanks for coming by.