The Swamp Spreadwing (Lestes vigilax) occurs across much of the eastern United States. It is a species of swamps or other quiet waters and prefers heavily shaded areas. The first shot of a male Swamp Spreadwing was a digital capture at Caddo Lake, Harrison Co., Texas in June, 2003, with a Canon EOS 10D and EF 70-200 mm F2.8 L IS lens with a 2X extender and 550 EX flash. |
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The next 6 images of female and male Swamp Spreadwings were all taken in June, 2009, in the Angelina National Forest, Jasper Co., Texas. These shots were taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark III and EF 300mm F/4 l IS lens and 2X extender and 580 flash. |
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A female Attenuated Bluet is perched on the wings of a male Swamp Spreadwing in this image. |
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The next 2 shots show different male Swamp Spreadwings in Lackawanna Co., Pennsylvania, in July, 2009. This species sometimes shows more pruinosity in the northeast than is seen in Texas where I normally see them. These shots were taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark III and an EF 300mm F/4 L IS lens and 2X extender and 580 flash. |
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The male Swamp Spreadwings in the next 2 shots shown here were in Broome Co., New York in July, 2009, and were shot with the same gear described in the previous images. |
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The male Swamp Spreadwing shown here was in York Co., Maine, in August, 2009. This shot was taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark III and an EF 300mm F/4 L IS lens and 2X extender and 580 flash. |
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