I went out to get the mail during the heatwave last week, and saw sparkles in the air. Then I realized it was a dragonfly. I was sure some six-year-old girl must have dusted it with golden glitter. Further inspection revealed that this was an all natural glitter-glam golden dragonfly, known to scientists as a meadowhawk dragonfly, Sympetrum sp.
Honestly, it was more sparkly than this — I just couldn’t capture how much this dragonfly winked with gold.
Gotta love how nature surprises and delights! I don’t know anything about dragonflies, but now, I want to learn!
Colorado In Depth and At Altitude 
What a gift for you! Beautiful, Amy.
Wow, it’s as if Mother Nature used one of those Be-dazzeler tools! Exquisite.
I have always studied Dragonflies. I think they are so very beautiful and come in every colour and from every continent. I have always been told that there is a golden dragonfly that looks as if it is made from golden filigree.
I hope that my photos of this glittery gem meet your expectations of a golden filigree dragonfly. It was truly astonishing how much it sparkled.