Skimmers Three (Family Libellulidae)
Skimmers make up the largest family of dragonflies, with more than 100 species in North America. Many come with arresting colors and/or patterns on both wings and body. Their flight is rapid and eccentric, and they may brake and hover. Like all dragonflies, both the adults and naiads are unapologetic carnivores. Today’s trio—the Four-spotted Skimmer, the Blue Dasher, and the Slaty Skimmer, show some of the diversity of the skimmers.