38,143 observationsLeast Concern
Black-tailed Skimmer
Orthetrum cancellatum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Odonata ›Family: Libellulidae ›Genus: Orthetrum
About
The black-tailed skimmer (Orthetrum cancellatum) is a dragonfly of Europe and Asia. It occurs nearly all of Europe except northern UK and Scandinavia; to the east, the range extends to Kashmir and Mongolia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Black-tailed Skimmer is Orthetrum cancellatum.
- Black-tailed Skimmer belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Black-tailed Skimmer belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Black-tailed Skimmer belongs to the class Insecta.
- Black-tailed Skimmer belongs to the order Odonata.
- Black-tailed Skimmer belongs to the family Libellulidae.
- Black-tailed Skimmer belongs to the genus Orthetrum.