Redding, Shasta County - September 16, 2007

Male Aztec Dancer, Clover Creek Preserve. This was a "lifer" for me.

Head shot (crop) of above individual.

Appendages, showing Aztec characteristics.

Same individual.

This is the only other dancer I saw at Clover Creek Preserve. It is a California Dancer. Both Dancers were within feet of each other. Note lack of a "Y" stripe on thorax; a "Y" or partial "Y" is more typical.

California Dancer along Churn Creek in Enterprise Park. It is resting on the shell of a freshwater clam.

California Dancer - Stillwater Creek.

California Dancer - Stillwater Creek - These may be the same individual; note distinct "Y."

California Dancer - Stillwater Creek.

California Dancer - Stillwater Creek. This individual is missing the "Y".

California Dancer - Stillwater Creek.

Sooty Dancer, male - Stillwater Creek. This is the only Sooty Dancer of the day.

Tule Bluets ovipositing along a calm section of Stillwater Creek.

Ovipositing Tule Bluets - Stillwater Creek; probably the same pair. Note how the male is extended like a dancer, but unlike a dancer, his wings are busily flapping away.