Variegated Meadowhawk ~ This female Variegated Meadowhawk was photograped at San Jacinto Wildlife Area in southern California.
Peek-A-Boo ~ I was birding at San Jacinto Wildlife Area, and found many dragonflies flying around. This Flame Skimmer was one of them.
Hackberry Emperor ~ This Hackberry Emperor was one of several types of butterflies that were "puddling" in water left from summer rains in Southeast Arizona. The butterflies extract salts or minerals from the damp earth.