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  Widow Skimmer
            Libellula luctuosa Burmeister, 1839

Species distribution map

Range & Habitat:

Found throughout most of the state, missing or not yet recorded in Cape May and Cunmberland.

Typical skimmery habitat, ponds, lakes and marshes.

Widow Skimmer male dorsal 

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Description:

Wings of both sexes marked with prominent black basal bands.  Adult males develop broad white spots at midwing.

 

Conservation Status:

State: S5 - Demonstrably secure in the state

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

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Flight season:

Early Date: 4/18
Late Date: 10/5

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Flight Season
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Number of Records
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Date, distribution, and status data courtesy of Allen Barlow, NJOS
© 2006 Jim Bangma, NJOS  Comments or suggestions?  Use the Feedback Form