Since today was another day with 90 degree temperatures, there wasn’t much wildlife activity in our backyard — except for the dragonflies. We typically see a few dragonflies near our small pond during the summer, but today things were different. Dragonflies were flying around like crazy. I watched them for a few moments before I realized that more than flying was going on. Dragonflies must like it hot, because they decided that it was the perfect time for mating. Despite the heat, they were chasing each other around before coupling up on the cattail leaves and in midair.
Here are a few dragonfly photos. 
The dragonfly “circle of life.” The two dragonflies sort of make a heart shape.
I confess I don’t know much about dragonflies, so I wanted to share a link to an interesting article on Eye on Nature that explains the difference between dragonflies and damselflies.
Thanks for the mention, Nature in the Burbs. Your ode (short for Odonata) photos are great!
Edna
Had to look that up! Thanks.
That’s an effective shot showing the reflections… and making the ‘circle’…
Have always wondered why the double wing structure?
Don’t know, but they are good flyers!
Yep, in this heat not many are happy with the muggy air except the dragonflies (and the bugs they eat).
True!
Thank you for the wonderful dragonfly photos!
Thanks
The “Circle of life” photo is excellent.
Thank you very much
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