Nature Photography by Gary D. Tonhouse
Iowa Prairies: 
Splendor in the Grass Photography Exhibit

© Gary D. Tonhouse 1997-2008

         
       Twelve-spot Skimmer
             (Libellula pulchella)

 Description: 13/4 - 21/4", wingspan to 31/8 "
Head and thorax chocolate to light brown.

Habitat: Found near ponds, small streams and slow regions of rivers.
Can be found throughout most of the United States.

This particular specie was photographed on an early morning outing an was found on a milkweed plant.
 

Equipment used to capture this image.
Camera: Nikon F4s
      Lens: 105 Micro Nikor
                            Tripod: Gitzo 320 - Bogen Ball Head
                   Film of chose: Fuji Velvia (50)

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