Libellula croceipennis

Selys, 1868

Neon Skimmer, Yellow-winged Skimmer

Libellula croceipennis, commonly known as the Neon Skimmer or Yellow-winged Skimmer, is a in the Libellulidae. The species name 'croceipennis' derives from Latin, referring to the yellow or saffron-colored wings. It is distributed across Middle America, North America, and South America, with records from regions including Oaxaca. As a member of the Libellula, it shares characteristics with other skimmers, including broad wings and perching .

Libellula croceipennis by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

SKIMMER, NEON (Libellula croceipennis) (9-20-10) pat lake state park, scc, az -06 (5010026362) by ALAN SCHMIERER. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Libellula croceipennis: /lɪˈbɛl.jʊ.lə ˌkɹoʊ.siˈpɛn.ɪs/

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Distribution

Middle America, North America, and South America. Specific locality records include Oaxaca, Mexico.

Similar Taxa

Libellula saturataBoth are red-colored Libellula with overlapping distributions in western North America, but L. saturata (Flameskimmer) has more uniformly red coloration in males and lacks the distinctive yellow wing bases of L. croceipennis.
Libellula luctuosaBoth are Libellula skimmers with dark wing markings, but L. luctuosa (Widow Skimmer) has a prominent white band across the middle of the wings rather than yellow coloration at the wing bases.

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Etymology

The specific epithet 'croceipennis' combines Latin 'croceus' (saffron-yellow or golden) with 'pennis' (wings), referring to the yellow coloration of the wing bases characteristic of this .