Slaty Skimmer

BINGO! Persistence pays. This individual is a male, as indicated by its coloration and terminal appendages.

Nope, not a Blue Corporal although I understand why you chose BC. Look closely at the wings of a BC -- notice the dark markings near the abdomen? http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/26525086 The wings of your dragonfly don't look the same. Also, BCs are an early season species -- they're long gone by September! Would you like to make another choice, or would you like me to tell you what it is?

This dragonfly is easy to identify, Anthony. Make your best guess and I'll let you know whether you're right. Take a look at Giff Beaton's dragonfly-related Web pages. Good photos and usually just enough info to help you ID unknown Odonates. http://www.giffbeaton.com/dragonflies.htm