🌿Native Nature

Roseate Skimmer

Orthemis ferruginea

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Odonata ›Family: Libellulidae ›Genus: Orthemis

About

The Roseate Skimmer (Orthemis ferruginea) is a species dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is native to the Americas, where its distribution extends from the United States to Brazil. It is common and widespread. It is an introduced species in Hawaii.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Roseate Skimmer?
The scientific name of Roseate Skimmer is Orthemis ferruginea.
What kingdom does Roseate Skimmer belong to?
Roseate Skimmer belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Roseate Skimmer belong to?
Roseate Skimmer belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Roseate Skimmer belong to?
Roseate Skimmer belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Roseate Skimmer belong to?
Roseate Skimmer belongs to the order Odonata.
What family does Roseate Skimmer belong to?
Roseate Skimmer belongs to the family Libellulidae.
What genus does Roseate Skimmer belong to?
Roseate Skimmer belongs to the genus Orthemis.