A Rose and Damselfly

Dragonflies are more common around my pond than the damselflies.
I don't know why. Perhaps the damselflies are shyly blending in with the flowers and foliage.
I have noticed a few over the years. 
Their numbers are far fewer than the dragonflies, at least in my garden.

Long ago I had a lovely Bonica pink rose. 
The aphid pest loved this rose. It would regularly attack it.
Here is a damselfly gladly helping to get rid of the aphids.
It is another example of a beneficial insect in the garden.
They love to eat bad bugs.

Published by

Unknown's avatar

Katherine J Krein

My name is Katherine J. Krein. I lost my father in June of 2013, and then I lost my mother in November of the same year. After they both died I went through a mind-warping number obsession that has taken me years to control. This is my story. It is now 2025. I still use this site to post some poems and thoughts. My obsession has faded, however, I still notice the numbers. Faith, hope, and love is what guides me now.

Leave a comment