Skimmers
Family Libellulidae
Genus Pantala
Spot-winged Glider (Pantala hymenaea)



Similar species – Wandering Glider (Pantala flavescens).


Flight season: generally arrives in July, earlier than the Wandering Glider (Pantala flavescens).

Population: irregular, a migratory dragonfly that is not seen every summer.

Length: about 45 mm to 50 mm. This dragonfly appears a more grayish-brown than the similar Wandering Glider, the spot at the base of the hind wings is distinctive but may be difficult to see.


Tweed, Spring Street East: residential and business area.
Male Spot-winged Glider (Pantala hymenaea) – at least three males were present, sparring over a puddle of water less than a half a square meter in surface area, along the side of the the road (July 15, 2016).

The face is bright reddish-orange in males.
July 15, 2016