description Libellula saturata Overview
Libellula saturata, commonly known as the flame skimmer, is a dragonfly native to western North America ranging from British Columbia through California into Mexico. Described by the American entomologist Philip R. Uhler in 1857, it belongs to the family Libellulidae within the order Odonata. Mature males exhibit a vivid orange-red abdomen and wing coloration, while females tend toward brown and tan tones.
Adults are commonly found near warm ponds, slow streams, and hot springs where the aquatic nymphs develop.
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What is the common name for the Libellula saturata dragonfly?
The species Libellula saturata is commonly known as the flame skimmer. It gets this name from its bright, fiery orange to red coloration.
Where can the flame skimmer dragonfly be found in the wild?
The flame skimmer is native to western North America, with a range that extends from British Columbia down through California and into Mexico. They typically inhabit warm, still waters like ponds, marshes, and slow-moving streams.
When was the Libellula saturata species first described?
The species was officially described by the American entomologist Philip R. Uhler in 1857. It belongs to the large family Libellulidae within the order Odonata.
What do flame skimmer dragonflies eat?
Like other dragonflies, adult flame skimmers are predatory and feed on smaller insects such as mosquitoes, flies, and gnats. In their larval stage (nymphs), they live underwater and hunt aquatic invertebrates and even small tadpoles.
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