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Slaty Skimmer

Libellula incesta

Taxonomy

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

About

Libellula incesta, the slaty skimmer, is a dragonfly of the skimmer family, native to eastern United States and southern Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick. Adults are 5.28 cm (2.08 in) long. Mature males are dark blue with black heads. Females and juveniles have brown abdomens with a darker stripe down their backs. Adults fly from June to August.

Frequently Asked Questions

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