Painted Skimmer

Libellula Semifasciata

 

Painted Skimmer (female)

 

 

Painted Skimmer  (Libellula semifasciata)

 

Length:  

 

About 1.75 inches

 

Breeding habitat:

 

Well-vegetated ponds

 

Adult habitat:  

 

Near ponds

 

Where they may be observed:       

 

Shohola Lake.

 

Interesting Facts:

Male looks like the above picture but coppery orange in color.