Libellula cyanea

Fabricius, 1775

Spangled Skimmer

Libellula cyanea, commonly known as the spangled skimmer, is a in the Libellulidae native to the United States. Males exhibit a blue and , while females are brown with yellow stripes. Both sexes have clear wings with brown wing tips.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Libellula cyanea: /lɪˈbɛljuːlə saɪˈæniə/

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Identification

Males distinguished by blue and ; females by brown body with yellow striping. Brown wing tips present in both sexes separate it from some . Similar to other Libellula but wing pattern and body coloration provide separation.

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Appearance

Males have a blue and . Females are brown with yellow stripes. Both sexes have clear wings with brown wing tips.

Distribution

Native to the United States of America. Records indicate presence in Vermont and broader North American range.

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