Skip to main content
Today is National Trails Day!
Close

Ruddy Marsh Skimmer (Male)

Crocothemis servilia

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

18.6805, 73.6875

Field Notes

Description:

this is a male ruddy marsh skipper ,completely red in color and with a black line on its tail,
the female on the other hand is golden yellow in color.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (7)
MelissaFerguson
Just saw a red one similar to this one last night in my yard near the pond...these are very beautiful...you did an excellent job in photographing them!
Atul
Thanks Laurie we have these in plenty right now in this season.
Ashish
Hi...correct ID....!!
Atul
yes ashish spot on
Ashish
Hi... Atul Ruddy Marsh Skimmer.. right..?
Wild Things
Great collection. Loved all your recent dragonflies.

Spotted for Missions

Mission
WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
Mission
The Color Red
Mission
2011 Best Wildlife Photo
Mission
Global Dragonflies & Damselflies
Photographed
PublishedSeptember 7, 2011

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