Dragonfly on sacred lotus bud
At a recent visit to the New York Botanical Garden, I was very fortunate to spot this colorful dragonfly landing on a sacred lotus bud. These gracious lotuses are just some of the aquatic garden plants found at the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.
Adult dragonflies are characterized by large, multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong, transparent wings, sometimes with coloured patches, and an elongated body. Many dragonflies have brilliant iridescent or metallic colours produced by structural colouration, making them conspicuous in flight.
Dragonfly on sacred lotus bud
At a recent visit to the New York Botanical Garden, I was very fortunate to spot this colorful dragonfly landing on a sacred lotus bud. These gracious lotuses are just some of the aquatic garden plants found at the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.
Adult dragonflies are characterized by large, multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong, transparent wings, sometimes with coloured patches, and an elongated body. Many dragonflies have brilliant iridescent or metallic colours produced by structural colouration, making them conspicuous in flight.