Tattered Dragonfly

Tattered Dragonfly

The garden beds along the banks of the Ashely River at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens almost always are worth a wander by for some insect activity.

Tattered Dragonfly
Tattered Dragonfly

Late yesterday afternoon this rather bedraggled dragonfly perched for a few photos.

Tattered Dragonfly
Tattered Dragonfly

The flowers, possibly some kind of salvia, had its own problems having been chewed on or maybe unable to withstand this summer’s heat.

Tattered Dragonfly
Tattered Dragonfly

From another angle you can really see how much of the wings are missing. Flight didn’t seem to be a problem.

Tattered Dragonfly
Tattered Dragonfly

Canon 100mm Macro Lens

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
August 4, 2022

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