Howard County Bird Club
A Chapter of the Maryland Ornithological Society
Needham’s Skimmer
Place name abbreviations: MPEA – Middle Patuxent Environment Area; PRSP – Patuxent River State Park; PVSP – Patapsco River Valley State Park; UMDCF – University of Maryland Central Farm. WMA – Wildlife Management Area.
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| Species common name Scientific name |
Length (in inches; M and F if different) | Flight season Relative abundance |
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| Habitat. | |||
| Needham’s Skimmer Libellula needhami |
1.9-2.2″ | E-Jul — L-Aug Uncommon. |
Nearly impossible to distinguish from Golden-winged Skimmer (L. auripennis) unless you have it in hand! |
| Habitat: Ponds, small lakes, marshes. Forages in fields/open habitat. Perches obliquely on stems. | |||
Male
July 25, 2012
West Friendship Park
Bonnie Ott
Male
July 28, 2012
Gateway Business Park
Phil Perkins
Male
2004
Howard County
June Tveekrem
Female
2004
Howard County
June Tveekrem