Well, here it is a couple hours past the summer solstice… a good time to post a few odds and ends of Spring Odonates.

First off - a Dot Tailed Whiteface (Leucorrhinia intacta). These early dragonflies will be fading in numbers soon and in a month will be rare or absent.

Second - a male Calico Pennant (Celithemis elisa) in his full red colors - even with the red face:

And lastly a male Twelve Spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella) - a common but striking dragonfly.