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The Neon Skimmer (*Libellula croceipennis*) is a brightly colored dragonfly native to the southwestern United States and Mexico, notable for its intense, vivid orange-red coloration.

Orthetrum pruinosum, the Crimson-tailed marsh hawk, is an Asian dragonfly species recognized by mature males developing a striking, deep red abdomen over a dark thorax.

The Fiery Skimmer (*Orthetrum villosovittatum*) is an Australian dragonfly notable for the bright red and orange coloration that covers the abdomen of mature males.

The Flame Skimmer (*Libellula saturata*) is a striking dragonfly found in western North America, easily identified by its brilliant, uniform orange to deep red body and wing veins.

The Granite ghost (Bradinopyga geminata) is an Asian dragonfly distinguished by its mottled grey cryptic coloration, which perfectly camouflages it against tree bark and bare rock.

The Carmine skimmer (*Orthemis discolor*) is a Neotropical dragonfly species found from Mexico to South America, recognized by the brilliant ruby-red coloration of mature males.

The Scarlet Dragonfly (*Crocothemis erythraea*) is a common Libellulidae species native to Europe and Africa, recognized by the bright scarlet coloration of adult males.

The Scarlet Skimmer (*Crocothemis servilia*) is an Asian dragonfly notable for its bright red males, which has also established introduced populations in Florida and Hawaii.

The Long skimmer (Orthetrum trinacria) is an Old World dragonfly notable for possessing one of the most slender and elongated abdomens among European and African species.

Described by Hermann August Hagen in 1861, the Red Rock Skimmer (*Paltothemis lineatipes*) is a North American dragonfly notable for its bright red males and rocky stream habitats.

The Pied Paddy Skimmer (*Neurothemis tullia*), described by Dru Drury in 1773, is an Asian dragonfly recognized by the distinctive black and white markings on its wings.

The Green Marsh Hawk (*Orthetrum sabina*) is a predatory dragonfly described by Dru Drury in 1773, notable for its wide geographic range across Africa, Asia, and the Pacific islands.

The Painted Skimmer (*Libellula semifasciata*) is an eastern North American dragonfly notable for its intricate wing patterns, which feature striking amber and dark brown patches.

The Twelve-spotted Skimmer (*Libellula pulchella*) is a North American dragonfly named for the twelve distinct black marks on its wings, with mature males also developing white spots.

The Blue skimmer (Orthetrum caledonicum) is a widespread Australian dragonfly distinguished by the dense, powdery blue pruinescence covering the bodies of mature males.

The Widow Skimmer (*Libellula luctuosa*) is a common North American dragonfly distinguished by the dark, smoky patches at the base of its wings, which inspire its common name.

First described by Johann Christian Fabricius in 1775, the Great Pondhawk (*Erythemis vesiculosa*) is a large dragonfly ranging from the southern United States to South America.

The Roseate Skimmer (*Orthemis ferruginea*) is a common dragonfly in the warmer parts of the Americas, distinguished by the mature males' vibrant, deep purple or rose-colored abdomens.

The Great Blue Skimmer (*Libellula vibrans*) is a large dragonfly found in the eastern United States, recognized as the largest skimmer species in its range by overall body length.

Orthetrum brunneum, known as the Southern skimmer, is a dragonfly native to the Mediterranean region, notable for the pale blue pruinescence that develops on mature males.

Described by Fabricius in 1798, the Evening Skimmer (*Tholymis tillarga*) is an Old World dragonfly particularly notable for its crepuscular behavior, hunting primarily at dusk.

The Blue Marsh Hawk (*Orthetrum luzonicum*) is an Asian dragonfly species first described by Friedrich Moritz Brauer in 1868, recognized by the striking blue coloration of adult males.

The Golden-winged Skimmer (*Libellula auripennis*) is a southeastern United States dragonfly distinguished by the characteristic golden-yellow tint present along its wing veins.

The Elfin Skimmer (*Nannothemis bella*) is a dragonfly described by Hermann August Hagen in 1861, holding the distinction of being the smallest dragonfly species native to North America.

The Purple Skimmer (*Libellula jesseana*) is a rare dragonfly species notable for its highly restricted geographic range, being endemic entirely to the state of Florida in the USA.

The Epaulet skimmer (Orthetrum chrysostigma) is an African and Middle Eastern dragonfly notable for the distinctive dark shoulder markings resembling epaulets on its thorax.

Described by Dru Drury in 1773, the Fulvous Forest Skimmer (*Neurothemis fulvia*) is a South Asian dragonfly notable for the extensive, rich brownish-orange coloring of its wings.

The Pin-tailed Pondhawk (*Erythemis plebeja*) is a Neotropical dragonfly described by Hermann Burmeister in 1839, notable for the slender, upturned appendage on the male's abdomen.

The Spangled Skimmer (*Libellula cyanea*) is an eastern North American species uniquely identified by having both black and white stigmas on the leading edge of its wings.