Skip to main content
Today is National Trails Day!
Close

Black-tailed skimmer

Orthetrum cancellatum

Photo by FotisAngel
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

35.5142, 24.0181

Field Notes

Description:

the adult male has blue abdomen with a black tip

Habitat:

lakes and open unvegetated areas

Notes:

i think easy to photograph species while resting under the sun if you approach very carefully.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (0)

Be the first to comment

Sign in to comment

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Biodiversity of Greece (Hellas)
Mission
2014 Best Wildlife Photo
Mission
Dragonflies and Damselflies of Greece
Mission
Biodiversity of Fauna in Crete
Photographed
PublishedJuly 28, 2014

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies