Roseate Skimmer (Orthemis ferruginea)

This male is the first documented state record for Virginia. I found the skimmer in western Henrico County, Virginia at a Storm Water Management Pond.

Identification: The adult male is unmistakeable with its purplish thorax, vibrant pink abdomen and deep reddish eyes.

Adult male- Henrico County, Virginia June 19, 2005

As above- Henrico County, Virginia June 19, 2005