Twelve-Spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Photo: D. Gordon E. Robertson
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Twelve-Spotted Skimmer

Libellula pulchella
Least Concern

Fascinating facts about the Twelve-Spotted Skimmer

At a glance

RangeNorth America
HabitatFreshwater ponds
DietInsects and flies

About the Twelve-Spotted Skimmer

As the sun casts its warm glow upon the tranquil waters, the Twelve-Spotted Skimmer dances across the surface, its iridescent wings beating in a hypnotic rhythm, leaving a trail of shimmering light in its wake. With each delicate touch of its slender legs, it alights upon a water lily or twig, surveying its kingdom with an unblinking gaze, a true master of the aquatic realm. In its effortless glide, the Twelve-Spotted Skimmer embodies the very essence of elegance, a fleeting yet unforgettable glimpse of perfection in the natural world.

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