The bottom beetle kept trying to buck the male, who wouldn't let go. It made me wonder if the bottom beetle was also a male.

Photo taken by Annie

Here you can see a Common Green Darner (Anax junius) carrying a Wandering Glider (Pantala flavescens) out of harm's way. It's a cruel world, so it's nice to see animals looking out for one another.

Thousands of these were swarming the barrier island in the late afternoon and evening

Kern River Preserve, Kern Co., CA

Kern River Preserve, Kern Co., CA