October 11, 2023

I am a female Marl Pennant

You might think "Red Saddlebags" but I'm just a vague imposter

My body's much darker, and my bags are much smaller

And unlike some insects I can live near brackish and salt water.

Location: Goodwin Waterfowl Management Area, Fellsmere

Sources: https://research.fit.edu/florida-tech-campus-wildlife/creeks--wetlands/dragonflies/

Photo and text © 2023 Dee Fairbanks Simpson