Ebony Jewelwing

Ebony Jewelwing Male

This and the following image survived the cuts because I think they are good images for identification and they are both eating their catch.

Besides, they are interesting dragonflies.  The River Jewelwing is slightly larger but the Ebony Jewelwing is larger than most, if not all other dragonflies.  Their coloration is striking.  The iridescence adds to that quality.

Ebony Jewelwing Female

I have read that the female lays eggs, oviposition,  either under water or not.  Eel-grass is a plant involved.  I made these captures in an area warmed by the morning sun.  It is both near a vernal pool and the little Gorman stream.  I think they perched there in the sun to eat their breakfast.  

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