four-spotted skimmer

four-spotted skimmer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Libellula quadrimaculata


Taxonomy

Order:

Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies)

 

Suborder:

Epiprocta

 

infraorder:

Anisoptera (dragonflies)

 

Superfamily:

Cavilabiata

 

Family:

Libellulidae (skimmers)


Status

 

Flight/Season

Mid-April to mid-October

Habitat

Marshy or boggy lakes and ponds, fens, slow streams

Size

 


Identification

 

 
Similar
Species

 


Naiad Food

 

 
Adult Food

 

 
Life Cycle

 

 
Behavior

 


Range Range Map   Sources: 7, 16, 18.
 
Sightings

Carver Park Reserve

Helen Allison Savanna SNA

Lake Elmo Park Reserve

Lake Maria State Park

Twin Lakes SNA

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Synonyms

 

 
Common
Names

four-spotted skimmer


 

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