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cyclonefence

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6. Did anybody else grow up calling these "snake doctors?"

Reply to Mousetoescamper (Original post)

Tue Jun 25, 2024, 08:24 PM

Jun 2024

Their presence was supposed to indicate snakes nearby. Southern WV.

Edited to ask: Do you know why it's called a "widow skimmer?" Is it supposed to indicate widows nearby?

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Male widow skimmer dragonfly [View all] Mousetoescamper Jun 2024 OP

Nice detail! Diamond_Dog Jun 2024 #1

Thanks! Mousetoescamper Jun 2024 #4

You have the talent! Thanks for sharing these beautiful nature photos Raven123 Jun 2024 #2

Thanks and you're welcome! Mousetoescamper Jun 2024 #5

I always loved dragon flies. we don't see them as much in the city (STLMO) but I did see them SWBTATTReg Jun 2024 #3

Did anybody else grow up calling these "snake doctors?" cyclonefence Jun 2024 #6

Good eye camera guy. magicarpet Jun 2024 #7

Thanks! Mousetoescamper Jun 2024 #8

ohhh ahhh. AllaN01Bear Jun 2024 #9

Thanks! Mousetoescamper Jun 2024 #10

Stunning Pinback Jun 2024 #11

Thanks and you're welcome! Mousetoescamper Jun 2024 #12

Wow, my dear Mousetoescamper! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #13

Thanks! Mousetoescamper Jun 2024 #14