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Royal River Cruiser
Stanley Jones

Royal River Cruiser (Macromia faeniolata)

Royal River Cruiser (Macromia faeniolata: Macromiidae) 7.7-9.2 cm (3.0-3.6 in) long. A new dragonfly species for me. Its hanging perch is ashe juniper.
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Habitat
The crossroads of the Blackland Prairie and the Lampasas Cut Plain vegetational areas. Back slough off the main lake at 140 m (459 ft) elevation.
Location
Woodway Park 1, Lake Waco, Woodway, McLennan County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
June 2019
Scientific name
Macromia faeniolata
Equipment used
Canon
KC Foggin
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What a name!

A smashing and beautifully detailed closeup of this Dragonfly and congrats on your lifer and this beautiful record shot Stanley!
 
B
congratulations with your lifer, Stanley!!! wonderful photo of this handsome dragonfly, love those delicate transparent wings, top marks, many tfs!!!
 
peterow
Three stunning colourfully lit and well captured close ups Stanley. Brilliant shots, well done.
 
Kits
What a beauty! A fantastic close up of this lovely creature, Stanley!
 
jbpixels
Congrats on your new dragonfly. Brilliant light, perch and bg.
An excellent close-up of this Royal River Cruiser.
 
delia todd
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Great goodness.... many congratulations on your new species there Stanley.... and what a great picture you got of him too - such lovely detail, especially in those wings.

Wonderful work my friend.
 
ducbucln
Wow, congratulations on spotting this newbie. You certainly got a sharp image for your album. Well done.

Vicki
 

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