The last of the red dragonflies for 2019, almost as red as the Cardinal Meadowhawk, much redder than the Flame Skimmer, and in between in size, the Red-veined Skimmer may be the dragonfly whose wings are as sharply defined as any. I doubt if this dragonfly is more than a week old. Given a background like this, it's a true gem. [View Large to see intricate wing patterns]
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