
Howard County Bird Club
A Chapter of the Maryland Ornithological Society

Painted 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. |
Painted Skimmer Libellula semifasciata |
1.4-1.9″ | L-Apr — L-Aug Common. |
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Habitat: Grassy seepage areas and ponds. Ponds and marshes in forested areas and upland areas far from water. Wary. |