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Scarlet Skimmer (male)

Crocothemis servilia

Description:

They are generally small to medium sized dragonflies. These dragonflies are often noticed due to their colours. Males are generally very brightly coloured Totally red in several species.

Habitat:

Like most libellulids they tend to perch on sticks, reeds or stones near water, flying out to catch insects then returning to their perch.

Notes:

Various species of this genus occur in southern Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and the Southwest Pacific.

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armadeus.4
armadeus.4 7 years ago
Scarlet Skimmer (male)
Crocothemis servilia Scarlet skimmer


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2 Comments

LilianaCampozano
LilianaCampozano 7 years ago

Thank you armadeus.4 for helping me ID Scarlet Skimmer (male)/Crocothemis servilia.

armadeus.4
armadeus.4 7 years ago

Hey Liliana, wonderful image! Thank you for sharing :)

LilianaCampozano
Spotted by
LilianaCampozano

Florida, USA

Spotted on May 14, 2016
Submitted on May 14, 2016

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