ODONATE: large predacious winged insects of the order Odonata, including dragonflies and damselflies which are characterized by long brightly colored bodies, two pairs of membranous wings, and large compound eyes.

PURPOSE:
This image gallery has been created to assist visitors with dragonfly identification, specifically for dragonflies in Douglas County, Oregon. These dragonflies are also found in many other parts of the U.S., and therefore should help in the identification of dragonflies outside this area, as well. Please note that I have not yet captured images of all dragonflies in this area, but rest assured, as I take images of additional dragonfly species, they will be quickly added to the gallery.

PHOTOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS and DATES:
All odonata images, except "Aeshna Interrupta - Variable Darner", were taken in Northern Douglas County, Oregon. The "Aeshna Interrupta - Variable Darner" image was taken in Coos County, Oregon.

The date each photograph was taken appears under each thumbnail image. The sex of each specimen, if known, is also indicated under each thumbnail.

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