Nebraska Dragonflies and Damselflies

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Eight-spotted Skimmer

Libellula forensis

The Eight-spotted Skimmer has two large dark spots in each wing. The area between the dark spots may be white or clear. The adult male's abdomen becomes pruinose (whitish). The female's abdomen is marked with yellow stripes. It is similar to the Twelve-spotted Skimmer, which has dark wing tips.

Blue indicates record in Beckemeyer database.
Green indicates record in Sibley database.
Yellow indicates sight or photographic record.