Sparkling Jewelwing damselfly in New Jersey

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Sparkling Jewelwing
 
Dover Forge, Lacey NJ
 
More info on the Sparkling Jewelwing – https://njodes.org/Pages/SpeciesAccount.aspx?id=12

Spring Reflections on Muriel Hepner Pond

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Spring Reflections on Muriel Hepner Pond
 
Denville NJ
Sigma 17-50mm lens + Canon SL2

Harlequin Darner

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Harlequin Darner
 
Egbert’s Lake, Rockaway Twp, NJ
 
Tamron SP 180mm macro lens + Canon EOS M50

Northern Gray Tree Frog

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Northern Gray Tree Frog
 
Jonathan’s Woods, Morris County NJ
 
This Tree Frog was silent and mostly motionless so it was dumb luck that I noticed it.
 
Tamron SP 180mm macro lens + Canon M50

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Northern Gray Tree Frog

 Jonathan’s Woods, Morris County NJ

 Seen in a shrubby area on a recent hot & humid day.

Filmed with the Canon EOS M50 + Tamron SP 180mm macro lens

More info on the Gray Tree Frog – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gray_tree_frog

Visit Jonathan’s Woods – https://www.morrisparks.net/index.php/parks/jonathans-woods/

Beaver Brook along Richter Mine Trail

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Beaver Brook along Richter Mine Trail
 
Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area, Rockaway Township, NJ
 
Not many good free maps of the region but you can find the Richter Mine Trail on this mountain biking map – https://www.trailforks.com/region/rockaway-township/?activitytype=1&z=13.7&lat=40.95542&lon=-74.46832

Rose Hooktip Moth

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Troy Meadows, Parsippany, New Jersey
 
I liked the distinct banding on this moth at rest.
Identification provided by the mothman himself, Blaine Rothauser.
 
Canon M50 + Tamron 180mm macro

Blue Dasher dragonfly

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Blue Dasher
 
Troy Meadows, Parsippany NJ
 
Taken at the edge of the marsh this morning.

Calico Pennant dragonfly

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Calico Pennant
 
Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area, Rockaway Township, NJ
 
Here’s a view of the male Calico Pennant. Compare it to the female coloration from my previous upload – https://www.facebook.com/daveblinderphotography/photos/a.243841199122036/1294234057416073/

Calico Pennant

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Calico Pennant
 
Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area, Rockaway Twp NJ
 
I saw a small handful of these colorful dragonflies today at the local beaver pond.