Halloween Pennant

The Halloween Pennant is a small dragonfly known for its distinctive orange and black wings, which resemble a festive pennant. It is often seen fluttering in open fields, meadows, and near water during late summer and early fall. In these photos, the Halloween Pennant is shown perched on a twig, allowing for a close view of its vibrant wing pattern and delicate body structure.

For identification details and comparison with similar species, see Celithemis eponina in the Field Notes section.

Stained-Glass Sentinel
A Halloween Pennant balances on a slender stem, its amber-banded wings and red pterostigmas glowing like stained glass against a soft green summer backdrop.
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Lens: EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Settings: ISO 800 * Aperture f/13.0 * Shutter 1/320 s
E21A2116 • Size: 2400 x 1600