Paddle-tailed Darner  Aeshna palmata  Female at Big Cottonwood Canyon Home      Dragonflies     Details     Male   Female - Big Springs Underside Showing No Bump on First Segment Appendages

Photo Details - ©Nicky Davis Located just above the turnoff to Guardsman Pass in Big Cottonwood Canyon, Salt Lake County, Utah 30 July  2010 I held it by the wings while taking photos of the head, thorax and appendages.  If you are careful, this won't hurt them. Characteristics 65 mm long w/o appendages, 70 mm with appendages Back to Top