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Skimmer Wing Insect Foot


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Skimmer Wing Insect Foot. One of the most common skimmers is the neon skimmer (libellula croceipennis). They are found in a variety of different habitats.

Common Whitetail Skimmer
Common Whitetail Skimmer from www.insectidentification.org

The mature male has more or less uniformly orange wings (hence our nickname for this species, ‘snitches’), while the female’s wings generally have a mottled pattern with lighter and darked patches. Though similar in appearance and size (about two inches long), the difference is in their wing spots. One of the most common skimmers is the neon skimmer (libellula croceipennis).

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Common Whitetail Skimmer

Though similar in appearance and size (about two inches long), the difference is in their wing spots. One of the most common skimmers is the neon skimmer (libellula croceipennis). The mature male has more or less uniformly orange wings (hence our nickname for this species, ‘snitches’), while the female’s wings generally have a mottled pattern with lighter and darked patches. They come in a variety of different colors, including black and white, and many have intricate patches on their wings.

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