The Southern Spreadwing (Lestes australis) is widespread across the eastern two-thirds of the U.S. It can be a very common species in many locations. The shot of the male shown in the top image was taken in Kenedy Co., Texas in June 2002, with a Canon EOS 1V and EF 300mm F/4 L IS lens with a 1.4X extender and 550 EX flash. This was a film shot on Fuji Velvia. |
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The Southern Spreadwing in the two shots shown here was in Austin, Travis Co., Texas, in April, 2007. These shots were taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark II and EF 300mm F/4 L IS lens and 2X extender. |
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The male Southern Spreadwings in the next two shots were in Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co., Texas, in May, 2008. These images were taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark III and EF 300mm F/4 L IS lens and 2X extender and flash. |
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The female Southern Spreadwing shown here was near Waelder, Gonzales Co., Texas, in April, 2010. This shot was taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark IV and an EF 300mm F/4 L IS lens and 2X extender and 580 flash. |
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The male Southern Spreadwing shown here was at Palmetto State Park, Gonzales Co., Texas, in August, 2010. This shot was taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark IV and a Sigma 50-500mm lens and Canon 580 flash. |
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This male Southern Spreadwing was in Austin, Travis Co., Texas, in October, 2010. This shot was taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark IV and a Sigma 50-500mm lens and Canon 580 flash. |
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The female on the right was at Santa Ana N.W.R., Hidalgo Co., Texas, in December, 2010. This shot was taken with the same gear as the previous image. |
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The next two shots of male Southern Spreadwings were taken in the Sam Houston National Forest, San Jacinto Co., Texas, in April, 2012. |
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The female Southern Spreadwing on the right was in Dripping Springs, Hays Co., Texas, in July, 2012. This shot was taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark IV and an EF 300mm F/4 L IS lens and 1.4X extender. |
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