Yesterday morning on my walk, this beauty caught my eye. Upon further examination I realized, he just hatched! This is the first time I’ve seen a newly hatched dragonfly!
To watch a very short video of one hatching, click here. It is very beautiful.
Based on an article from www.british-dragonflies.org, it takes one to three hours for the entire process.
You can see in the photos below the shell underneath him.
I do wish I had noticed him as I started my walk, I could have seen the changes that occurred while I was there. But I am grateful I didn’t miss him as I was leaving to head home!
This newborn dragonfly will blossom into the colorful flame skimmer (also called firecracker skimmer) below. I took these photos back in 2020 but they show the beautiful fully developed flame skimmer.
Nature is the art of God.
~ Dante Alighieri
peace of life today 
How cute and lovely. Nature is full of gifts for us, isn’t it? Wishing you a wonderful coming week, Lisa! 😁
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Yes, nature does provide wonderful surprises! Thank you! 😊
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Indeed. You’re welcome! ☺️
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What a wonderful experience Lisa to actually see it emerging ! Thanks for the video link also, it is remarkable how the Creation is so intelligently designed. 🙂
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Oh yes, I do agree! Thank you! 😊
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Very cool! Thanks for sharing
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Thank you!
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Fantastic pictures Lisa and what an experience!!
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Thank you! And I was able to sound all knowledgeable as I pointed him out to two others with super fancy cameras 😁 I would like to see their photos, actually!
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That is an amazing experience for you. I sure like that bright orange color.
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Yes, that is a beautiful dragonfly!
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That is so amazing! So glad you noticed it and were able to capture the moment. 😊👏
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Thank you, Pepper! I am too! Now I’ll be snooping in all the grasses around the water areas, looking for more! 😁
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