Four-spotted Skimmer Libellula quadrimaculata

This globe-trotting dragonfly spans three continents—Europe, Asia, and North America—making it one of the world's most geographically distributed chasers. The four distinctive spots provide unmistakable field marks, whether you're watching from a European pond or a North American marsh. Fast fliers with aggressive hunting styles, they're a thrilling sighting anywhere they show up.