Tuesday, 22 November 2011

Alphabet Wednesday - Some Spindles

I'd never heard the term Spindles for Dragonflies until I came across this book from 1813 -



I rather like the name  Spindles so I thought I'd use it for my Alphabet Wednesday post.  Since my name is Scriptor Senex I guess I could really post what I liked for today!

And Dragonflies are (or have been) also known in various British dialects as - Silver-pins; Snake-arrows; Spinners; Spinning Jennies; and Stinging Adders.



Broad-bodied Chaser


Golden-ringed Dragonfly


Keeled Skimmer


Southern Hawker

For a lot more interpretations of the letter S please visit the ABC linksite.



Posted by Scriptor Senex at 17:47

19 comments:

  1. DawnTreader22 November 2011 at 18:45

    I'm not surprised, because the Swedish word for dragonfly is 'trollslända' which more literally would translate 'magic spindle'. Just checked the Swedish etymological dictionary online, and they trace the use of the word 'slända' for the insect back to Linné calling it that referring to the shape.

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  2. Roger Owen Green22 November 2011 at 18:47

    that's interesting STUFF.

    maybe next S, you CAN describe your name!
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  3. Tina´s PicStory22 November 2011 at 19:33

    great shots!

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  4. MERYL JAFFE, PhD - parent, psychologist, teacher, author...22 November 2011 at 22:17

    I also like the word "spindle". This was a really nice post. Thanks!

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  5. ChrisJ22 November 2011 at 22:55

    I like the name spindle too. Though they may be known as stinging adders, they don't really sting do they? -- or so I've been told.

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  6. Jama22 November 2011 at 23:17

    Gorgeous shot of the dragonflies, I love them all!

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  7. Scrappy Grams23 November 2011 at 00:27

    Oh, the ton of new things I've encountered on your blog today! thanks for sharing.

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  8. lotusleaf23 November 2011 at 01:12

    Super post!Still more spindles are sailing in the sky here!

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  9. Kay G.23 November 2011 at 02:09

    I love dragonflies by any name you want to call them!

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  10. Scriptor Senex23 November 2011 at 04:10

    Thanks Monica - I wondered where the name originated.

    Rog - rather than wait 26 weks I'll briefly explain it is Latin for Old Man who Writes.

    No Chris, they don't sting. Nor do they bite humans but they are pretty deadly to small flying insects ands their larvae kill small pond and stream life.

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  11. Chubskulit Rose23 November 2011 at 04:27

    Your post is very informative and entertaining.

    Shoes, have a happy Thanksgiving!

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  12. Librarian23 November 2011 at 07:09

    It makes me want to go back to summer - it'll be months and months now until I'll next see any dragonflies around here...

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  13. Gigi Ann23 November 2011 at 13:57

    I didn't realize there were so many different dragonflies, or should I say Spindles?

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  14. Ruta23 November 2011 at 15:49

    Interesting...and great shots!

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  15. jane23 November 2011 at 16:13

    What a fascinating book - a great find - dragonflies are magnificent - their colours are so striking - lovely blog - thankyou for sharing

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  16. theconstantwalker23 November 2011 at 21:04

    A wonderful book to discover..
    Thanks for sharing your wonderful images.

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  17. Barbara24 November 2011 at 20:42

    Those photos are spectacular. I guess they are 'spindly' but too delicate to be called that I think.

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  18. The Poet25 November 2011 at 02:43

    Hello.
    Fascinating information.
    I love the look of the old book.
    Thanks for sharing.

    A Sweet, Spanish Flower

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  19. Sushma Harish27 November 2011 at 07:08

    very interesting stuff...very informative too. gr8

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