Damsel Nymph Picture ?

[Horseshoes 0]

Snapped this one, I believe it is a damsel nymph, not sure. Alot of the creatures flying around looked like blue maple tree seeds. You know the helicopter blades. Anyways here is a close up.

 

 

[oatka 0]

Disclaimer: I'm NOT an expert, I don't even play one on TV.

 

But, I think that might be a dragon fly nymph, not a damsel.

 

Alex of 40 Rivers to Freedom posted this damsel fly nymph yesterday.

 

 

Notice how it's body is thinner than yours (your nymph picture...) and it has tails. Your bug has a fatter body and no tails, which I believe makes it a dragon.

 

Again I'm not an expert, but I think it's a dragon.

 

Now, let's have the experts weigh in on it!

[Horseshoes 0]

This was big, over an inch long. Couldn't miss it.

[Futzer 0]

Hi Horseshoes, I agree with Oatka. Great photo though and nice of you to share it. Cheers, Futzer.

[Horseshoes 0]

Thanks Futzer, just thought the tiers in realistics would like a closeup at a different stage. Oatka you are probably right. Not always sure of the type when in different stages but I will share for the ones who do. Thanks. :kicking:

[Rp3flyfisher 0]

Looks like a Libellulidae or Gomphus Dragonfly.

 

Here is a Libellulidae pic I took a few weeks back;

 

Here is a Darner Dragonfly;

 

And here is a pic of a Gomphus Dragonfly;

 

Gomphus and Libellulidae are often taken for each other. They are VERY similar, Gomphus are primarily River dwelling Dragons, and Libellulidae are Lake dwellers along with Darners.

 

 

 

Rick

[Horseshoes 0]

WOW !!! Great aren't they?

[BrianMyers 0]

What big chompers that Gomphus has!