A Slaty Skimmer dragonfly (Libellula incesta) was spotted at Painted Turtle Pond, Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Prince William County, Virginia USA.
This individual is a mature male, as indicated by his dark coloration and terminal appendages.
16 AUG 2019 | Occoquan Bay NWR | Slaty Skimmer (mature male)
Habitat preference
Slaty Skimmer is a habitat generalist that can be found virtually anywhere there is water, such as a mid-size pond like Painted Turtle Pond.
This species is a true habitat generalist; only whitetails and pondhawks can be found in as many different habitat types. I’ve seen Slaties along river edges, sunny sections of woodland streams, ponds, lakes, swamps, old roads and flooded meadows. Dragonflies of summer, if you’re in any of these habitats June through September, you’re likely to come face to face with a Slaty Skimmer. Source Credit: Dragonflies of Northern Virginia, by Kevin Munroe.
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Tags: Family Libellulidae (Skimmers), habitat generalist, Libellula incesta, mature male, Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Odonart, odonate habitat, Painted Turtle Pond, Slaty Skimmer dragonfly, terminal appendages
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