Needham's Skimmer (Libellula needhami)

Identification: Note the costa vein (leading edge of wing) is dark or black from base of wing to nodus in females and immature males; also note the pale color on the immature and female specimens extending up on the shoulder above the base of the middle leg. In adult males note the red face and red abdomen.

Male Charles City County, Virginia July 4, 2005

Worn Female- Charles City County, Virginia September 5, 2005

Worn Female- Charles City County, Virginia September 5, 2005

Immature male- Henrico County, Virginia July 9, 2006