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Scarlet Skimmer Dragonfly

Crocothemis servilia

Photo by JamieDorton
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The Scarlet Skimmer or Crimson Darter (Crocothemis servilia) is a species of dragonfly of the family Libellulidae.

Habitat:

Native to east and southeast Asia and introduced to Florida and Hawaii.

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PublishedJuly 12, 2013

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