Skimmer (Orthetrum albistylum)

About Skimmer (Orthetrum albistylum)

• Kingdom: Animals
• Phylum: Arthropods
• Class: Insects
• Order: Dragonflies and Damselflies
• Family: Skimmers

Orthetrum albistylum is a dragonfly species, which occurs from central and south Europe to China and Japan. Its distribution is often patchy but in many areas it is common. The species has recently spread its range northwards to the Baltic Sea coast in Poland. The common name for this species is white-tailed skimmer.

Source: Wikipedia