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Widow Skimmer Dragonfly

Libellula luctuosa

Description:

Female 2 1/4 inch wingspan (See video)

Habitat:

Meadow in the Poconos, PA

Notes:

Video included

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2 Comments

CarolSnowMilne
CarolSnowMilne 11 years ago

I almost thought I did a typo and put Window Skimmer, I guess that is a subconscious reminder to clean the windows this weekend. HA!

AdamBrown
AdamBrown 11 years ago

great shot Carol. I'm not sure what it means to skim a widow but i'm sure the ID is correct

Carol Snow Milne
Spotted by
Carol Snow Milne

Pennsylvania, USA

Spotted on May 31, 2012
Submitted on May 31, 2012

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