Four-spotted Skimmer, Female - Libellula quadrimaculata
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MALE
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dorsal view

side view


Face
face

face


Head and Thorax

top of head and thorax


side view of head, legs, thorax and first 3 segments


First Three Segments and Inner Hindwing

Close-up of the first 3 segments and inner hindwing

Fore and Hindwing closeup
fore and hindwing close-up photo 


Appendages
Dorsal View
top view of appendages
 Ventral View
appendages at an angle
 Lateral View
side view of appendages




Photo Details - ©Nicky Davis
July 4, 2006 -  Near Farmington Bay, Davis County, Utah
40° 58' 21" North, 111° 55' 41.58" West
 Elevation 4209 feet
Submitted record to OC #7177

Photos
1. dorsal view
2. side view
3., 4.  face
5. top view of head and thorax
 6. side view of head, legs, thorax, and first 3 segments
7. inner hindwing and first 3 segments
8. fore and hindwing close-up photo
9. three views of appendages

 Characteristics
  • Length  1 3/4 inches
  • Wingspan  2 3/4 inches
  • Fore and hindwing have a dark spot at  the nodus plus a bigger dark spot  on the base of the hindwing
  • Brownish orange  at  the  leading edge of  the wings
  • Abdomen is olive green, to golden brown with yellow dashes along the sides of each segment except the last one
  • The tip is tapered 

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