Black-tailed Skimmer Orthetrum cancellatum

Photo of Black-tailed Skimmer (Orthetrum cancellatum)

(c) Samuel GUIRAUDOU, some rights reserved (CC BY)

OrderDragonflies and Damselflies (Odonata)
FamilySkimmers (Libellulidae)
GenusOrthetrum (Orthetrum)

Named for its distinctive jet-black tail, this dragonfly is a familiar and welcome sight across its range. Built for speed and precision, it's a master aerial hunter, using its streamlined body and incredible reflexes to snatch smaller insects from the air during high-speed flight.

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