We saw dragonflies aplenty at the Getty Villa last week. We didn’t realize at the time though that not all were dragonflies. Turns out some were actually damselflies. And this one in particular is a blue-tailed damselfly. Who knew?!
Getty Villa, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, California
July 18, 2013 – Panasonic DMC-ZS6
Judy Haughton-James says
Very interesting information. Beautiful shot. Thanks for hosting.
Cathi says
Thank you so much, Judy. It was new information to me. Who knew! 😉
Patricia says
What an amazing photo. I guess I never thought about there actually being a “damselfly”… silly me!!
Joyce says
Fabulous!
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Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
Nope, that’s news to me too, but it’s awfully pretty (for a bug).
Nita says
Nice shot!
Whitney says
Beautiful photo! I also included insect photos in my WW post this week. Hope you stop on by and check them out!
Cathy says
Gorgeous photo of the lily and and I learned something new about the difference between damselflies and dragonflies.
another jennifer says
I don’t think I’ve every herd of a damselfly. Very pretty!
Lauren @ Hobo Mama says
I wouldn’t know the difference, either! Great photo, though.
TaMara says
I’ve never heard of a damselfly. It looks so delicate! Great capture.
natashalh says
Beautiful photo! I never can get any cool insect shots.
Tiffany says
This is beautiful…I remember i waited for almost 5 minutes once to try and get a pic of a dragonfly on a rock…it was so worth it! Thanks for sharing…
Diana @ Toronto Teacher Mom says
What a really cool photo! Love the bright yellow but also, it’s really neat that you caught a dragonfly on it, too.
Patty says
Great photo!
Bobbie says
What a beautiful bug! I have to admit, I would have thought they were all dragonflies too. That’s super cute with the blue on the tail. I love it, great photo capture!