The Damselfly

This damselfly was seen in my neighbor's yard. At first I thought it must be a dragonfly, because at 2 to 2.4 inches it is impressively large. It is also a spreadwing damselfly.
It is a great spreadwing.

Note the blue eyes, "turquoise nose", and yellow racing stripe. (Damselflies do not have noses.)

Here he is eating lunch. It was something with wings.

After lunch it curled up the abdomen and then gradually straightened out again. It was fascinating to watch. The result of all this is that I now own the book - "Damselfleis of the Northeast" by Ed Lam.