Reflection Lake, Lassen Park, Shasta County, 09/17/06

Steven and I went to Reflection Lake in Lassen Park. Lots of ode activity, especially Aeshna darners and Saffron-winged meadowhawks.

Paddle-tailed Darner, female, ovipositing. Steven found this pose for me as well as several others.

Same female darner resting. Getting her properly exposed meant overexposing the pale, well lit wood on the right.

Closeup of appendage on above picture. Note pointy projection, which I think is what she uses to penetrate woody vegetation.

Variable Darner female ovipositing. Steven found this individual as I was trying for a Saffron-winged male.

Same female.

Saffron-winged Meadowhawk male.

Saffron-winged Meadowhawk male.

Saffron-winged Meadowhawk male.

Saffron-winged Meadowhawk male.

Saffron-winged Meadowhawk, young female.

Saffron-winged Meadowhawks in wheel.

Grasshopper.