Sedge Sprite
Nehalennia irene |
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The Sedge Sprite (Nehalennia irene) mainly occurs in the northern United States and parts of Canada. The male and female shown in the top 2 images here were digital shots in Houston Co., Minnesota in July, 2004, with a Canon EOS 1D Mark II and EF 180 mm F/3.5 mm macro lens with a 2X extender and 550 EX flash. | |
The next 2 shots of a male Sedge Sprite were taken at Buzzard Swamp, Allegheny National Forest, Forest Co., Pennsylvania, in June, 2010. These shots were taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark IV and an EF 300mm F/4 L IS lens and 2X extender and 580 flash. | |
The male Sedge Sprite shown here was near Freyburg, Oxford Co., Maine, in June, 2010. The same photo gear as above was used. | |
The male Sedge Sprite on the right was in Marshall Co., Minnesota in July, 2011. This shot was taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark IV and a Sigma 50-500mm lens and Canon 580 flash. | |
Sedge Sprite Nehalennia irene male Big Wall Lake, Wright Co., Iowa 9 June 2014 |
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Sedge Sprite Nehalennia irene male Big Wall Lake, Wright Co., Iowa 9 June 2014 |