Yes, I know how the dragonflies and their larvae like to eat mosquitoes and am glad she laid her eggs. I figured with about 13 goldfish and the moving water, I wouldn't be likely to have mosquitoes in the pond. I have not seen them anymore now that we have our pond than before we we installed it. I'm generally careful about emptying my birdbath to keep that from becoming a breeding ground too. I really did enjoy watching her lay her eggs. That was a first for me to see this. She was flicking drops of water at least 12 inches across the surface. The whole time she was doing this, another dragonfly - assuming this was the male sat on one of my plants and watched. This one was bright blue - just beautiful! I have also seen a vibrant red dragonfly buzzing around too, but the blue one has claimed his territory.

Kewl! Cypress Clubtail? I really need to brush up on my dragonfly stuff. I get so wrapped up in so many other things when they're not around, by the time they come back, I've forgotten more than I ever knew. 8-> Been there, done that, re the contortion act to get a decent shot. My family just pretends they don't know me. *heh* ICA, Sophie ^i^

You might've outdone yourownself with these! Absolutely amazing pictures! Regal Darner? We've only had an occasional dragonfly, so far. It got cold again the past few nights, but it oughtn't be too much longer before it's warm enough for them. ICA, Sophie ^i^

Happy to hear you have been keeping yourself busy, DBD! :0) Wish I had the time to stalk dragonflies with my camera. Busy, busy, busy.........