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Twelve-spotted Skimmer - Libellula pulchella

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County Records
Twelve-spotted Skimmer - Libellula pulchella male dorsal

Size: 2.0 in.

Commonly found statewide around any wetland.  This is one of our showiest skimmers that is easy to identify and often "hooks" people on odonates.

Species Status

Global: G5

State: S5

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Twelve-spotted Skimmer - Libellula pulchella female dorsal
female dorsal
FLIGHT SEASON
JAN FEB MAR
            
APR MAY JUN
            
JUL AUG SEP
            
OCT NOV DEC
            

Early Date: 5/15

Late Date: 9/14

Key to Flight Season Calendar
Rare
Abundance Scale
Abundant
 

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