Best Libellulidae

The Filigree skimmer (*Pseudoleon superbus*) is a distinctive Libellulidae dragonfly found in desert regions of the southwestern United States. Its most notable feature is the complex, patterned brown markings resembling filigree on its transparent wings. These patterns provide camouflage within sun...

The Violet Dropwing (*Trithemis annulata*) is a dragonfly species within the Libellulidae family. It’s recognized for its distinctive violet-purple coloration found primarily in adult males inhabiting wetland environments across Africa and Europe. This vibrant hue is a key characteristic of this ins...

The Common picture wing, *Rhyothemis variegata*, is a dragonfly species native to Asia. It’s notable for its distinctive, vividly colored wings displaying intricate patterns. This dragonfly inhabits wetlands and is frequently observed in South Asia. Researchers studying Libellulidae dragonflies and...

The four-spotted chaser (*Libellula quadrimaculata*) is a dragonfly species found across the Holarctic region. It’s notable for its dark wings marked with four prominent spots and its tendency to form large migratory swarms during summer months. These dragonflies are commonly observed near ponds and...

The Wandering Glider (*Pantala flavescens*) is a cosmopolitan dragonfly belonging to the Libellulidae family. It’s notable for undertaking one of nature's most remarkable migrations, traveling up to 6,000 kilometers annually across Asia and Africa. This species undertakes this incredible journey pri...

The Yellow-striped Flutterer (Rhyothemis phyllis) is a dragonfly species native to Australia’s wetlands. It's recognized by prominent yellow stripes along its dark wings characteristic of the Libellulidae family. This dragonfly is particularly useful for ecological monitoring within wetland environm...

The Carolina Saddlebag ( *Tramea carolina* ) is a large dragonfly belonging to the Libellulidae family. Native to eastern United States, it’s recognized by its distinctive red and black abdomen markings. This migratory species is commonly observed by insect enthusiasts, researchers studying dragonfl...

The Orange-winged dropwing (Trithemis kirbyi) is a dragonfly species native to eastern and southern Africa. It’s notable for its striking orange coloration on its wings, particularly the broad amber markings near the base. This insect belongs to the Libellulidae family and is commonly found along st...

*Celithemis ornata*, commonly known as the ornate pennant, is a dragonfly belonging to the Libellulidae family. It’s notable for its strikingly detailed wing patterns, primarily found in southeastern wetlands and marshes across the United States. This species provides valuable insight into wetland e...

The Scarlet darter *Crocothemis erythraea* is a dragonfly belonging to the Libellulidae family. It’s notable for its vibrant scarlet coloration in males, a characteristic found across its expansive native range including Africa, Southern Europe, and Asia. This species is of interest to entomologists...

The Crimson Dropwing (*Trithemis aurora*) is a striking Asian dragonfly belonging to the Libellulidae family. It’s notable for its brilliant red coloration, particularly in the males, and is found primarily along streams and rivers across Asia. This species is of interest to entomologists studying d...

The Neon Skimmer (*Libellula croceipennis*) is a striking dragonfly species found primarily in streams of southwest USA regions including Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Its intensely bright orange-red wings are distinctive within the Libellulidae family. This dragonfly is particularly notable for i...

Rhyothemis graphiptera, commonly known as the Graphic flutterer, is a dragonfly species native to Australia’s wetlands. Its distinctive patterned wings, featuring amber and brown markings, make it easily identifiable within the Libellulidae family. This dragonfly is particularly notable for its uniq...

The crimson-tailed marsh hawk (Orthetrum pruinosum) is a dragonfly belonging to the Libellulidae family. It’s notable for the vibrant crimson coloration that develops on the abdomen of mature males in this Asian species. Found primarily in wetlands, it's studied by entomologists and researchers inve...

The Fiery Skimmer (*Orthetrum villosovittatum*) is a dragonfly species native to Australia. It’s recognized by its vibrant red and orange coloration on the male's abdomen, a striking feature within the Libellulidae family. These skimmers are commonly found near ponds and wetlands. They are of intere...

The Red Saddlebag (*Tramea onusta*) is a dragonfly native to North and Central America. It’s notable for its impressive long-distance migrations, often traveling hundreds of miles during summer. These gliders are particularly common near ponds and lakes. Scientists and nature enthusiasts studying mi...

The Calico Pennant (*Celithemis elisa*) is a distinctive dragonfly species found primarily in North America. It’s notable for its vibrant spotted wings, characteristic of the Libellulidae family. These dragonflies are commonly observed near ponds and aquatic habitats. They are frequently studied by...

The Halloween Pennant (*Celithemis eponina*) is a Libellulid dragonfly native to North America. Its striking orange and brown coloration, resembling autumn leaves, makes it easily identifiable. This species is notable for its unique "wind-percher" behavior, often seen resting on vegetation with wing...

The Black Stream Glider (*Trithemis festiva*) is a medium-sized species of dragonfly belonging to the family Libellulidae. It is widely distributed across tropical and subtropical Asia, ranging from India and Southeast Asia to parts of China and Japan. Mature males are easily identified by their dar...

The Indigo Dropwing (*Trithemis festiva*) is a medium-sized dragonfly in the family Libellulidae, widely distributed across Africa, the Middle East, and southern Asia. Adult males develop a distinctive pruinescent indigo-violet coloration on the thorax and abdomen, while females and immature males r...

The Flame Skimmer (Libellula saturata) is a dragonfly species native to western North America, ranging from the Pacific Northwest down into Mexico. It is easily identified by its brilliant, uniform orange to deep red body coloration, which extends prominently into its wing veins. Belonging to the Li...

The scarlet percher, Diplacodes haematodes, is a dragonfly in the family Libellulidae found in Australia and nearby parts of the region. Mature males develop a conspicuous scarlet-red coloration across much of the abdomen and thorax, while females and immature individuals are less uniformly red. It...

Bradinopyga geminata, commonly called the granite ghost, is a dragonfly in the skimmer family Libellulidae. It occurs in parts of Asia and has mottled gray coloration that makes a resting individual difficult to distinguish from weathered stone, concrete, or bark. This camouflage is reflected in its...

The carmine skimmer, Orthemis discolor, is a dragonfly in the skimmer family Libellulidae and is native to tropical and subtropical parts of the Americas. Mature males are distinguished by extensive red or reddish coloration, while females and immature individuals are less vividly colored. Like othe...

The Scarlet Dragonfly (Crocothemis erythraea) is a medium-sized dragonfly belonging to the family Libellulidae, native to Europe, Africa, and parts of the Middle East. Adult males display vibrant scarlet coloration across their entire body and feature a flattened abdomen with slightly darker red mar...

The Vermilion Saddlebags (Tramea abdominalis) is a dragonfly species belonging to the family Libellulidae, found throughout the Americas from the southern United States to South America. First described by French entomologist Jules Pierre Rambur in 1842, the species is characterized by the broad dar...

Brachythemis contaminata, commonly known as the Asian amberwing or ditch jewel, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae found throughout South and Southeast Asia. The insect is most easily recognized by its physical sexual dimorphism, particularly the distinct amber-to-orange tinted win...

The Scarlet Skimmer (Crocothemis servilia) is a species of dragonfly belonging to the family Libellulidae. Native to Asia, this medium-sized insect is known for the bright red coloration of adult males, while females typically display a brownish or olive hue. The species prefers stagnant or slow-mov...

Nannophya pygmaea, commonly known as the pygmy percher, is a dragonfly of the family Libellulidae recognized as one of the smallest dragonfly species in the world. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including Japan, China, Southeast Asia, and parts of Australia. With a total w...