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It's kind of hard to see and I would imagine that's part of the camoflague. I have never seen a dragonfly like this. It's a chocolate brown color. The wings were transparent with chocolate brown bands. I don't speak dragonfly and he just wouldn't hold still for a photo. This is the best one I got out of the 5 I took.

I can't find anything on what kind of dragonfly this is. I don't usually associate dragonflies with back yards, either. I always thought they needed a more steady source of water than my little bird bath. I see 2-3 a year but they are usually iridescent blue.

It thrills me to see these and butterflies in the yard. To me it says my little ecosystem is doing reasonably well.

Beverage:  African Rooibos tea

Deb