In early October, I encountered this Erythemis simplicicollis, Eastern Pondhawk, with the prey that it had just captured. The Pondhawk was living up to its reputation as a "voracious predator" as it devoured the female Rambur's Forktail.
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| Erythemsis simplicicollis with Ischnura ramburii |
I was able to view this feast at quite a close range as the preoccupied dragon ignored my presence.
The very next day at the same wetlands, I came across another pondhawk. This time the Pondhawk had captured a female Needham's Skimmer that equaled it in size. This was fascinating for me to see, but unfortunately the duo disappeared into the reeds and I was unable to relocate them.
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| Erythemsis simplicicollis with a Libellula needhami |
Triste fin, ou triste faim?
RépondreSupprimerTrès belle série!
Hi Tammy! Awful scenes of predation for a fantastic report! This species is a real ogre! The last image is impressive! Cordially, M.
RépondreSupprimerDu déjà vu sur ton blog Tammy, mais c'est un régal de la revoir chez nous !
RépondreSupprimerBRAVO
So dragons do eat one another in the States too, hey?!!!!
RépondreSupprimerTammy, this is a superb series!
I was secretly hoping you would publish it here!
Congratulations for the picture quality and the catch!