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Eight-spotted skimmer

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Eight-spotted skimmer
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The eight-spotted skimmer (Libellula forensis) is a dragonfly of the skimmer family.

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Description

This dragonfly features the standard skimmer body form, and earns its name from the eight black markings on the wings. It is similar to the twelve-spotted skimmer, but lacks the black markings on the wing tips of that species. Males are additionally adorned with a total of eight opaque white spots. It can be found west of the Rocky Mountains near muddy bottomed ponds and lakes.[4] East of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, some females may also have white spots, making them the only female dragonflies in North America with white spots on the wings.[5] The total length is 44 to 50 mm. Flight season is April through October.[4][5]

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