Sky Dancer: The Four-Spotted Skimmer

Jeremy Tyler Photo

Photographed at 6:36 p.m. on Thursday, May 18, 2023, near Sportsman’s Lake on San Juan Island, a hum of wings resonated through the evening air.  A female Four-Spotted Skimmer, or Libellula quadrimaculata, perched on a blade of grass.  This dragonfly is known for its approachability compared to other species.

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