Range & Habitat:

Not yet recorded from the center of the state, it should be looked for in proper habitat.

Usually found at or near wooded ponds and swamps.
 

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male dorsal	young male lateral	young male
female dorsal	female lateral

Description:

Males become completely pruinose blue, with blue eyes and white faces.  Younger males appear similar to females but gradually become blue.

Females have white faces and develop blue eyes.  Otherwise they are quite similar to Slaty Skimmer and Bar-winged Skimmer, occasionally showing the wing markings of the latter.

Conservation Status:

Global: G5 - Secure globally, but possibly rare in parts of its range

Flight season:

Early Date: 5/22
Late Date: 9/24

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