Elfin Skimmer
Ocean County NJ
July 2021
I especially like the powdery blue appearance of these petite dragonflies, our smallest in the United States.
More info on the Elfin Skimmer – https://wiatri.net/inventory/odonata/speciesaccounts/SpeciesDetail.cfm?TaxaID=156
Banded Pennant
Double Trouble State Park
Ocean County NJ
July 2021
Learn more about the Banded Pennant – http://www.dragonfliesnva.com/My%20Documents/KevinPDF/pdf/identify/species/BandedPennant-FINAL.pdf
American Snout on Pepperbush
Double Trouble State Park
Ocean County NJ
July 2021
I did not expect to stumble across this uncommon butterfly while walking near the Cedar Creek!
Learn more about the American Snout butterfly – https://www.naba.org/chapters/nabanj/butterflies/american_snout.html
Dave Blinder Nature Photography 