A common dragonfly found around much of North America, the four-spotted skimmer gets its common name from the black nodal spot and stigma on each wing. There are 4 spots on both the
forewing and
hindwing. The scientific name is
Libellula quadrimaculata.
The four-spotted skimmer is a circumpolar species and can be found in Europe, Asia, northern Africa, and North America. In Europe they are called the four-spotted chaser and some develop much larger
wing spots at the base of the
hindwing then those in North America.
Four-spotted skimmers are ambush style hunters. They usually have a favorite perch or two from which they will hunt, often coming back to the perch to feed or try again. This makes them a good dragonfly to photograph. Males and females both look the same so I am not sure which these are.
A common dragonfly found around much of North America, the four-spotted skimmer gets its common name from the black nodal spot and stigma on each wing. There are 4 spots on both the forewing and hindwing. The scientific name is Libellula quadrimaculata.
The four-spotted skimmer is a circumpolar species and can be found in Europe, Asia, northern Africa, and North America. In Europe they are called the four-spotted chaser and some develop much larger wing spots at the base of the hindwing then those in North America.
Four-spotted skimmers are ambush style hunters. They usually have a favorite perch or two from which they will hunt, often coming back to the perch to feed or try again. This makes them a good dragonfly to photograph. Males and females both look the same so I am not sure which these are.
What pretty creatures they are.
ReplyDeleteAnd they show up so beautifully against that green.
joco
Beautiful creature. That green background in the first photo really sets it up nicely.
ReplyDelete:-) Happy MM!
David/ Tropical Texana/ Houston
My goodness what delicate wings. Really beautiful! Cathy
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning details and look at those gorgeous wings.
ReplyDeletelove this because you can count the spots!!
ReplyDeleteOoh, ooh, ooh, what a beauty!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautifully translucent wings.
ReplyDeleteI love the last shot, that's a great macro!
ReplyDeleteWow,,, I too shared a drangonfly
ReplyDeleteFantastic detail!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures! And, as always, great information, too.
ReplyDeletegreat details and a great light!
ReplyDeletelovely shots and plenty of detail, also enjoyed the lesson on this dragonfly. I enjoy learning new things about the different pictures I see.
ReplyDeleteMolly