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Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Downy Emerald Dragonfly – Cordulia aenea

On August 31, I captured this Downy Emerald Dragonfly – Cordulia aenea with my iPhone
No idea what it was consuming...?
Did spot it on top of the copper hummingbird feeder 
Beautiful creature—so elegant!



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  1. Lynn and PreciousOctober 1, 2024 at 2:40 PM

    Next to butterflies, dragonflies are next on my favorite list. You have great photos here.
    I am glad you have your power back after 4 long days of not knowing what or when. I hope you do not have many or any trees down. I see these tragic photos of North Carolina and more, and I just want to cry. Lynn and Precious

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 1, 2024 at 3:05 PM

      Dearest Lynn and Precious,
      Hummingbirds, butterflies and dragonflies are the most beautiful little critters indeed!
      Oh, what a difference power makes, got shut–in as the garage doors did not open either... Around the house nothing damaged, only the tall and skinny Italian cypress trees came out from the strong wind... Minor!
      Near the greenhouse a tree fell and both bridges got destroyed. The creek has a totally different flow from before. The power of water is unreal and big holes near the road so that needs to be repaired for the umpteenth time.
      Praying for those that lost it all and even lives, also not far from me.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  2. KeaOctober 1, 2024 at 3:00 PM

    What a wonderful capture, Mariette! I hope you have power now and that things are slowly returning to normal. (I also hope you have a generator!)

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 1, 2024 at 3:08 PM

      Dearest Kim,
      Thank you and it lifts up our spirits at a time of disaster for so many.
      Yes, got power back on, late last night and the airco is running. No generator... guess they will be sold out by now!
      Our home has been blessed when we moved in, November 1990 and that has protected its owners so far, including kitties.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  3. Memories of Eric and FlynnOctober 1, 2024 at 3:31 PM

    The dragonfly is beautiful. I assume the nectar runs up the cord and that is what it is feeding on. I am glad you have your power back.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 1, 2024 at 3:48 PM

      Dearest Jackie,
      Oh, the dragonfly sure is a beauty!
      The nectar never touches the cord as it is fastened on the top of screw on for the glass bottle—zero connection with the nectar.
      https://mariettesbacktobasics.blogspot.com/2024/04/severe-weather-with-bridge-destruction.html
      You can see the hummingbird feeder in its entirety in last image.
      But I sure loved recording its 'strange' actions!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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    2. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 1, 2024 at 3:50 PM

      Sorry Jackie, forgot to thank you for being glad that I got my power back on. We can't live without it anymore...

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  4. Red Rose AlleyOctober 1, 2024 at 4:52 PM

    You captured some great photos of the emerald dragonfly, Mariette. He's such a unique looking fellow.

    Happy October!

    ~Sheri

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 1, 2024 at 5:37 PM

      Dearest Sheri,
      Thank you, that was on August 31 and it was amazing that it posed for me!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  5. AnonymousOctober 1, 2024 at 4:54 PM

    Hello Mariette, I wonder if your dragonfly had got caught in the storm--its wings look somewhat weather-beaten. I m glad to hear that you are back up and running.
    --Jim

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 1, 2024 at 5:38 PM

      Dearest Jim,
      That was over one month ago but it looked like it had gone through some rough times—rather battered.
      What a joy to have power indeed!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  6. ParnassusOctober 1, 2024 at 4:56 PM

    Hi again, That previous comment should not have been anonymous--my habit to sign my name to comments is coming in handy now that the comment boxes are getting more and more unpredictable.
    --Jim

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 1, 2024 at 5:39 PM

      Dearest Jim,
      Don't worry—would recognize your writing style amongst others as it stands out!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  7. Jo-Anne's RamblingsOctober 1, 2024 at 5:37 PM

    What stunning photos

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 1, 2024 at 5:40 PM

      Dearest Jo-Anne,
      Thank you, hardly could believe it sat there posing for me to capture on video and photo!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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