Eastern Amberwing Dragonfly (male)

A male Amberwing; obelisking in the late afternoon heat. Dragonflies use this position to reduce the heat gain while perching. Eastern Amberwing Dragonfly is 3/4 to 1 inch long with a wingspan of 1 and 3/4 inches. The dragonfly is mainly a yellowish brown color; it has a yellow face with a brown thorax and brownish yellow abdomen. Its wings, as said in the name, are amber colored with red stigmas.