October 8, 2023

I am an immature Four-spotted Pennant

I'm a species of Skimmer dragonfly

If I was mature, I'd have a black spot on all of my wings.

Rest assured, they will show up in time. 

Location: Goodwin Waterfowl Management Area, Fellsmere

Sources: https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/68230-Brachymesia-gravida

Photo and text © 2023 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

April 12, 2022

I am a female Four-spotted Pennant

If I were male, my spots would be more prominent

You can find me from Texas to New Jersey

And other places on the North American continent.

Location: Goodwin Wildlife Management Area, Fellsmere

Sources: http://www.wildsouthflorida.com/four-spotted.pennant.dragonfly.html

Photo and text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

September 10, 2018

Location: Lake Okechobee

I am an immature Four-spotted Pennant
You might confuse me with a Tawny Pennant adult.
But I have four spots and am prettier,
So I consider that an insult.

Sources: Odonata Central - Four-spotted Pennant

Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

September 9, 2018

Location: Lake Okechobee

I am a male Four-spotted Pennant
I like to perch on twigs and stems.
I have large spots on the middle of my wings.
That you can see without a long camera lens!

Sources: Odonata Central - Four-spotted Pennant

Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

September 1, 2017

Location: Fellsmere, Goodwin WMA

I am a Four-spotted Pennant
You can tell I'm not the son, I'm the daughter.
I have 4 spots on my wings and orange markings,
But we both like to hang around near the water.

Sources: New Jersey Odes - Four Spotted Pennant

Photo and text © 2017 Dee Fairbanks Simpson