Crocothemis nigrifrons

Crocothemis nigrifrons is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae.^[3] Its common names include black-headed skimmer and blue-scarlet dragonfly.^[4] It is found in Australia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.

Black-headed skimmer
Male
Female
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Odonata
Infraorder:	Anisoptera
Family:	Libellulidae
Genus:	Crocothemis
Species:	C. nigrifrons
Binomial name
Crocothemis nigrifrons (Kirby, 1894)[2]

The male is blue and black, and the female is yellow to brown in color.^[4]

The species is usually found near still or sluggish waters and is common over much of its range.^[5]

Gallery

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  Young female
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  Male
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  5. Orthetrum nigrifrons (previous name) in: Australian insects (1907) Walter W. Froggatt.
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  Female wings
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  Male wings

See also

• List of Odonata species of Australia