DownUnder we call 'em the same and when I was a wee lad they scared the crap out of me, having a three inch long monster come humming around my head. I love them these days, elegant and beautiful insects, as your lovely shot demonstrates. Good one Pat.
Ed' right, we call them Mosquito Hawks also.
With all that I've been seeing lately we shouldn't have any Mosquito's at all.
Excellent Background to Compliment the Beautiful Color .
Fine take Pat.
We don’t make art to show someone what something looks like. All this requires is eyes (or a lens). Art is supposed to have meaning, emotion, power, or magic. Alan & Mario "FourThirds"
We call them dragonflies too Momma. How the heck did you get a macro like this? You must have gone right up to him. Still I guess one dragon didn't mind another getting in close and taking a shot?!