OTHER NAMES: N/A
Latin Etymology: Libellula ("dragonfly") forensis
Adult Eight-spotted skimmer (Libellula forensis) in Montana, USA- July 2024
Featured Subspecies: N/A
Weight: ? / Length: 44-50mm / Wingspan: ?
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Least Concern
A species largely of the Western United States found from South Dakota into Alberta in the North and California in the South. They are on the wing from April to October. The spotting of the name refers to the dark spots on each side, however, it is also noteworthy in this regard as one of the few skimmer species to have white wing spots on both male and female individuals. It is a near endemic of the USA, only just crossing the Canadian border.
Related Species:
Order: Odonata
Family: Libellulidae
Genus: Libellula
SUBSPECIES: none - monotypic
- Sighting Locations -
UNITED STATES - Found in Western Lower 48
- CHICAGO TO ALASKA ROADTRIP 2024: Seen in Montana
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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