Re(2): Dragonflies
- To: medit-plants@ucdavis.edu
- Subject: Re(2): Dragonflies
- From: B*@monterey.edu (Barry Garcia)
- Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 22:25:31 -0700
schweich@well.com writes:
>I also have the bright red dragonflies here in Alameda (on the east side
>of San Francisco Bay). From the "California Insects" book I believe them
>to be Dusky Skimmers (Sympetrum illotum) which are described as having
>brilliant red abdomen contrasting with dull brownish red wings. They've
>found my pond and quite a few hatch out each May. Right now the naiads for
>next spring are 3.8 to 1/2 inch long. I was surprised and somewhat
>dismayed to find a paper wasp munching on a newly hatched adult.
Hmm maybe i should install a small water feature to attract them :).
Anyway, it was a wecome sight to see. I noticed this year in my garden i
am getting a lot more butterflies. Only the cabbage whites (despite being
pests on cabbage, broccoli, and other cruciferous plants, the adults are
interesting in their own way, and one of the easiest to catch, since i
have caught them in my bare hands several times). I also have seen more
bees this year. Perhaps due to the fact that i have a lot of nasturtiums
blooming right now (the only color in my yard is due to nasturtiums).
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