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Elfin Skimmer
Nannothemis bella
40.0588, -83.7969
Field Notes
Description:
The elfin skimmer is the smallest dragonfly in North America, only growing up to 16 millimeters long. Males become more blue with age, and the females are wasp-like, black with yellow rings on their abdomen. Males guard their territory--two square yards.
Habitat:
Fen
Notes:
The elfin skimmer is an endangered species, and in Ohio, is only known from 3 locations. Elfin skimmers live in bogs and fens, and the destruction of their habitat has led to their endangered status. Found at Cedar Bog State Nature Preserve.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2011
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