Four-spotted Skimmer - La quadrimaculée
(Libellula quadrimaculata)

Range/Distribution:
 
Typical Flight Period: late May to late August     (records: May 14 - Sep 18)



female

female

newly emerged
 
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Description: The males and females of this species look virtually identical; however, both can vary somewhat in colour due to age. For example, the 2 females above are likely of different ages with the brighter individual being quite fresh and the faded individual being older.