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Great Blue Skimmer - Libellula vibrans

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County Records
Great Blue Skimmer - Libellula vibrans male lateral

Size: 2.2 in.

Although there is no Iowa specimen of this largest N. A. skimmer, there is a sight record from Lucas County identified by five people attending the DSA post-meeting in July 2004.  Great Blue Skimmers may be expanding to the north and west so it should be looked for in wooded swampy areas of the south.

Species Status

Global: G5

State: S?

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Great Blue Skimmer - Libellula vibrans male dorsal
male dorsal
FLIGHT SEASON
JAN FEB MAR
            
APR MAY JUN
            
JUL AUG SEP
            
OCT NOV DEC
            

Early Date: 7/14

Late Date: 7/14

Key to Flight Season Calendar
Rare
Abundance Scale
Abundant
 

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