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Trithemis annulata

Photo by Dangermouse
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Field Notes

Notes:

Updated from a Roseate skimmer as this is more common in Europe, and here in Portugal.

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Roseate Skimmer

Species ID Suggestions

Trithemis annulata
taka.ita
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Comments (10)
taka.ita
This species is easy to ID, because it is the only species of this color in Europe. Location is a valid criteria for ID. Except when you are an experienced specialist, I would not start to speculate about never-seen-before immigration.
Dangermouse
Thanks for the update, taka.ita. It could be a migrated roseate skimmer, but this ID makes more sense, looking at the photos. But they do look very similar - it's difficult to get a good ID, sometimes!
taka.ita
Trithemis annulata makes much more sense. It is not uncommon in Portugal, while Orthemis ferruginea is unknown in Europe.
Dangermouse
Thanks, p.young. :) Ashish, I will agree with you - I have had a look at others but it seems you are correct. Thank you for the ID. :)
Ashish
This must be migrated Roseate Skimmer (Orthemis ferruginea) like Asia may distributed in Europe also.
p.young713
Thats a great photo! We have them in Florida too!
Ashish
My specie find here in India... :)
Dangermouse
Though not found in Europe...need to do a little more research.
Dangermouse
I think you're right, Ashish, thanks. The only difference I can see between the American Roseate Skimmer and this one is the colour of the wings.
Ashish
Can be The Roseate Skimmer (Orthemis ferruginea) if find in Europe..

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