Photos of the Day: July 18, 2015

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Damselflies and a drop of sap …

 

damselfly
Damselflies can be distinguished from dragonflies by the way they hold their wings when at rest. Damselflies will hold their wings over their back like this one. Dragonflies hold theirs flat, out to the sides. (Photo: Nick)

 

damselfly linville gorge
(Photo: Nick)

 

damselfly linville gorge
(Photo: Nick)

 

moth butterfly linville gorge Vanessa atalanta red admiral
Red admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta). These butterflies feed primarily on plants in the nettle family. (Photo: Nick)

 

linville gorge pine sap
Camera reflected in a drop of pine sap. (Photo: Nick)