Skimmer
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Tholymis citrina
evening skimmer
Tholymis citrina, the evening skimmer, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It occurs across a broad geographic range spanning the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America. The species is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN, with a stable population and no immediate threats to its survival. The IUCN status was last reviewed in 2017.
Tramea abdominalis
Vermilion Saddlebags, vermilion saddlebag
Tramea abdominalis, commonly known as the vermilion saddlebags, is a species of skimmer dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is widely distributed across the Caribbean, Central America, North America, Oceania, and South America. The species has been assessed as Least Concern by the IUCN with a stable population and no immediate threats to its survival.
Tramea insularis
Antillean saddlebags
Tramea insularis, the Antillean saddlebags, is a species of dragonfly in the skimmer family Libellulidae. It is found across the Caribbean, Central America, and North America. The species is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN with a stable population and no immediate threats to its survival.
Tramea lacerata
Black Saddlebags
Tramea lacerata, commonly known as the Black Saddlebags, is a migratory skimmer dragonfly found throughout North America. It is distinguished by prominent black blotches at the base of its hindwings that resemble saddlebags. The species is one of five North American dragonflies targeted by the Migratory Dragonfly Partnership for citizen science monitoring due to its poorly understood migration patterns. Adults are aerial predators that capture flying insects, while nymphs are aquatic predators in wetland habitats.