While other dragonfly species have been hunting and mating for some time, the Pale Snaketail is just emerging. Usually emergence takes place in the morning. The exuvia, the discarded larval skin, is seen beside the dragonfly. The white thread, to the right, stays attached to the exuvia. It served as a trigger line to open the spiracles in the dragonfly allowing it to get oxygen now that it lives in the air. Soon this snaketail will try its first flight.
What a Wonderful shot. Thank you! I’m learning so much. Spiracles – who knew???
Sheila