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Skimmers are by far the most common dragonflies.  They are the most showy dragonflies, exhibiting a full range of colors.  Many species have a conspicuous wing pattern.  Approximately 100 species of Skimmers are found in North America.

 

Four-spotted Pennant  -  Brachymesia gravida

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Halloween Pennant  -  Celithemis eponina

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Eastern Pondhawk  -  Erythemis simplicicollis

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Golden-winged Skimmer  -  Libelula auripennis

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Scarlet Skimmer  -  Crocothemis servilia

 

 

Twelve-spotted Skimmer - Libellula pulchella

       

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