Four Spotted Skimmer
Libellula quadrimaculata
Four-spotted Skimmer (male)
Four-spotted Skimmer (female)
Four-spotted Skimmer (Libellula quadrimaculata)
Length:
About 1.75 inches
Breeding habitat:
Smaller marshy or boggy ponds
Adult habitat:
Near home waters
Where they may be observed:
Interesting facts:
The four-spotted skimmer is the state insect of Alaska. 0ne of the earliest dragonflies to emerge - often in April or early May. Four-spotted skimmers may found in Europe, Asia, and Japan