Thus, I walk along and pluck out the variety of individuals which gives me a chance for further identifications and release from their "deathtrap". I've found many species in this walkway that I haven't found "out in the field".
On June 28th, 2011, I picked up an Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis) expecting it to be a male based on the coloration, but quickly realized it was a female. In this photo, the ovipositor is visible:
... and a view of the dorsal surface of the abdomen:
Amazingly, this is the second time I've seen an andromorphic female. Here's a link to the account of our first sighting.
There are always interesting things to find... even in an industrial park of metro Detroit.
3 comments:
This is a great post. I really feel that if you want to experience nature, all you have do is step outside.
I guess you can see alot of interesting things around you if you'll just stop and take the time to notice it. Thanks for the post.
Yes, I encourage everyone to get outside, even for a few minutes, each day.
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