Nature Dragonflies with Parasites

Dragonflies with Parasites · **5 Likes**

These are two different dragonflies, but both have parasites on them, I believe. The second one has a huge ball of them on its underside.

**Tonytee** · 06-04-2022, 12:52 PM

Two very beautiful flying insect captures. With that many parasites, one wonders how it is that the Dragonfly is still living. Thanks very much for sharing.

Tony

---------- Post added 06-04-22 at 12:53 PM ----------

Two very beautiful flying insect captures. With that many parasites, one wonders how it is that the Dragonfly is still living. Thanks very much for sharing.

Tony

**MikeNArk** · 06-04-2022, 03:40 PM

Nice captures. The first looks very sharp and detailed. I'm glad to see that second image. I couldn't say whether it is parasites or something else, but I have seen it on some dragon flies. Thanks for posting.

**Sailor** · 06-06-2022, 08:03 AM

Two cool shots, Todd. Maybe those aren't parasites - maybe they may just the dragonflies to make a fashion statement!

Jer

**ToddK** · 06-06-2022, 08:06 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Tonytee

Two very beautiful flying insect captures. With that many parasites, one wonders how it is that the Dragonfly is still living. Thanks very much for sharing.

Tony

Thanks so much Tony! I wondered the same.

Originally posted by MikeNArk

Nice captures. The first looks very sharp and detailed. I'm glad to see that second image. I couldn't say whether it is parasites or something else, but I have seen it on some dragon flies. Thanks for posting.

Thanks Mike! I wasn't sure about what was on the second one, but I saw some similar images on line.

Originally posted by Sailor

Two cool shots, Todd. Maybe those aren't parasites - maybe they may just the dragonflies to make a fashion statement!

Jer

Thanks Jer! Yes, maybe it is a dragonfly version of designer wear.

**angkymac** · 06-06-2022, 10:01 PM

Truly some intriguing images!
Good work on those!
Angky.

**pichaser** · 06-07-2022, 01:15 AM

Such fine work is stimulating many comments and might hopefully give rise to some revelations .

**eaglem** · 06-07-2022, 01:34 AM

Excellent detailed shots showing vivid colours.

**Tonytee** · 06-07-2022, 11:36 AM

On second study, I suspect that those are not parasites, but quite possibly eggs.

Again, very nice images.

Tony

**ToddK** · 06-07-2022, 12:11 PM

Originally posted by angkymac

Truly some intriguing images!
Good work on those!
Angky.

Thank you Angky!

Originally posted by pichaser

Such fine work is stimulating many comments and might hopefully give rise to some revelations .

Thanks pichaser! There is usually someone on PF that knows these kinds of things.

Originally posted by eaglem

Excellent detailed shots showing vivid colours.

Thank you EM!

Originally posted by Tonytee

On second study, I suspect that those are not parasites, but quite possibly eggs.

Again, very nice images.

Tony

Thanks Tony! I am still not sure. Most photos that I found show that they lay eggs from the end of their long abdomen. I am certain the tiny red balls are parasites, but who knows about the other thing.

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06-04-2022, 12:52 PM	#2
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,505	Two very beautiful flying insect captures. With that many parasites, one wonders how it is that the Dragonfly is still living. Thanks very much for sharing. Tony ---------- Post added 06-04-22 at 12:53 PM ---------- Two very beautiful flying insect captures. With that many parasites, one wonders how it is that the Dragonfly is still living. Thanks very much for sharing. Tony

06-04-2022, 03:40 PM	#3
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,209	Nice captures. The first looks very sharp and detailed. I'm glad to see that second image. I couldn't say whether it is parasites or something else, but I have seen it on some dragon flies. Thanks for posting.

06-06-2022, 08:03 AM	#4
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Two cool shots, Todd. Maybe those aren't parasites - maybe they may just the dragonflies to make a fashion statement! Jer

06-06-2022, 08:06 AM - 1 Like	#5
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,549 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tonytee Two very beautiful flying insect captures. With that many parasites, one wonders how it is that the Dragonfly is still living. Thanks very much for sharing. Tony Thanks so much Tony! I wondered the same. Originally posted by MikeNArk Nice captures. The first looks very sharp and detailed. I'm glad to see that second image. I couldn't say whether it is parasites or something else, but I have seen it on some dragon flies. Thanks for posting. Thanks Mike! I wasn't sure about what was on the second one, but I saw some similar images on line. Originally posted by Sailor Two cool shots, Todd. Maybe those aren't parasites - maybe they may just the dragonflies to make a fashion statement! Jer Thanks Jer! Yes, maybe it is a dragonfly version of designer wear.

06-06-2022, 10:01 PM	#6
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,981	Truly some intriguing images! Good work on those! Angky.

06-07-2022, 01:15 AM	#7
pichaser Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,781	Such fine work is stimulating many comments and might hopefully give rise to some revelations .

06-07-2022, 01:34 AM	#8
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,159	Excellent detailed shots showing vivid colours.

06-07-2022, 11:36 AM	#9
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,505	On second study, I suspect that those are not parasites, but quite possibly eggs. Again, very nice images. Tony

06-07-2022, 12:11 PM	#10
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,549 Original Poster	Originally posted by angkymac Truly some intriguing images! Good work on those! Angky. Thank you Angky! Originally posted by pichaser Such fine work is stimulating many comments and might hopefully give rise to some revelations . Thanks pichaser! There is usually someone on PF that knows these kinds of things. Originally posted by eaglem Excellent detailed shots showing vivid colours. Thank you EM! Originally posted by Tonytee On second study, I suspect that those are not parasites, but quite possibly eggs. Again, very nice images. Tony Thanks Tony! I am still not sure. Most photos that I found show that they lay eggs from the end of their long abdomen. I am certain the tiny red balls are parasites, but who knows about the other thing.