Dragonflies are supreme predators, catching and eating several hundred insects each day, many of which would otherwise annoy you.
They indicate a relatively healthy habitat that can produce enough prey individuals. This one is in area where there are clean quiet waters for their young, surrounded by a protected maritime forest. Easy Street.
Eastern Pondhawk (female) Dragonfly
Sandy Run Park
Nags Head, NC
@joewynne What a beautiful color.
I think so, too. Dragonflies come in great bright colors.
@joewynne We have some blue and purple ones. I love how their wings change color in the sunlight.
Too many people miss out on watching them. It's as good as birdwatching IMHO.
@joewynne I'd rather watch them, and the lizards change colors than the snakes, that's for sure.