Debbie spotted this dragonfly as we were walking around the pond earlier today. I didn’t have my camera with me, but we returned about 30 minutes later and the insect was still hanging around (actually, there were two of them, chasing one another with unknown motivations).
According to this website, this is a Scarlet Darter Dragonfly (Crocothemis erythraea). Whatever the name, it’s a gorgeous specimen.
Absolutely beautiful, Eric.