Common Darter
This male Common Darter Dragonfly (Sympetrum striolatum) was resting on the bird bath, patiently waiting while I fiddled with the camera. Later he got bored and decided to sit on my head. When I took this shot I didn't realise that the yellow stripes on the legs were the key to determine the species. There have been lots of these insects around this summer, though this is the first time one has settled for long enough for me to take a photo of it.
Common Darter
This male Common Darter Dragonfly (Sympetrum striolatum) was resting on the bird bath, patiently waiting while I fiddled with the camera. Later he got bored and decided to sit on my head. When I took this shot I didn't realise that the yellow stripes on the legs were the key to determine the species. There have been lots of these insects around this summer, though this is the first time one has settled for long enough for me to take a photo of it.