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Four-spotted Skimmer- Dragonfly

Libellula quadrimaculata

Description:

Brown, with black tipped lower abdomen. Two large black spots at base of two bottom wings. Amber/brown at base of all four wings. Small black spot at top middle of all wings, and small, longer black spot at top toward end of all wings. Where are the big eyes??? lol

Habitat:

Waters edge by dam, of low leveled log filled lake, supporting habitat for fowl such as loons, swans, ducks, and fish such as bass.

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NicholeSauve
Spotted by
NicholeSauve

Michigan, USA

Spotted on Jun 20, 2011
Submitted on Sep 9, 2011

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