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Libellulidae - Common Skimmers

This is the largest family of dragonflies. It contains around 1,000 species. Skimmers are found all over the world.

This is a very diverse family of dragonflies. Most skimmers are small to medium-sized dragonflies. Some skimmers are very colorful, and some species have patterned wings.

Most species of skimmers are perchers, except for the gliders and saddlebags. The abdomen of a skimmer can be thick or slender.

If you see a dragonfly, there is a good chance it is a member of this family. Pondhawks, meadowhawks, dashers, gliders, and saddlebags are all members of this family.

  • The Asian pintail is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Asian Pintail
    (Acisoma panorpoides)
    The Asian pintail is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The ditch jewel is found in Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. (male) IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Ditch Jewel
    (Brachythemis contaminata)
    The ditch jewel is found in Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. (male) IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The dark-winged groundling is found in Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria, and Türkiye. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Dark-Winged Groundling
    (Brachythemis fuscopalliata)
    The dark-winged groundling is found in Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria, and Türkiye. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • Amanda's pennant is found in the southeastern United States from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Amanda's Pennant
    (Celithemis amanda)
    Amanda's pennant is found in the southeastern United States from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The calico pennant is found in eastern and central U.S and southeast Canada. It is found across New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Calico Pennant
    (Celithemis elisa)
    The calico pennant is found in eastern and central U.S and southeast Canada. It is found across New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Halloween pennant is found in eastern and central U.S. and in southern Ontario, Canada. It is found south of the White Mountains in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Halloween Pennant
    (Celithemis eponina)
    The Halloween pennant is found in eastern and central U.S. and in southern Ontario, Canada. It is found south of the White Mountains in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The banded pennant is found in the eastern U.S. It is found in southeast New Hampshire, but it is rare. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Banded Pennant
    (Celithemis fasciata)
    The banded pennant is found in the eastern U.S. It is found in southeast New Hampshire, but it is rare. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The ornate pennant is also known as the faded pennant. It is found from New Jersey south to Florida and west to Texas. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Ornate Pennant
    (Celithemis ornata)
    The ornate pennant is also known as the faded pennant. It is found from New Jersey south to Florida and west to Texas. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The western pondhawk is found in the western U.S. and Mexico. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Western Pondhawk
    (Erythemis collocata)
    The western pondhawk is found in the western U.S. and Mexico. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The pin-tailed pondhawk is found in South America, Central America, the Caribbean, Mexico and Texas and Florida. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Pin-Tailed Pondhawk
    (Erythemis plebeja)
    The pin-tailed pondhawk is found in South America, Central America, the Caribbean, Mexico and Texas and Florida. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The eastern pondhawk is found in Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and across much of the U.S. In New Hampshire, it is usually found south of the White Mountains. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Eastern Pondhawk
    (Erythemis simplicicollis)
    The eastern pondhawk is found in Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and across much of the U.S. In New Hampshire, it is usually found south of the White Mountains. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • In the U.S. the great pondhawk is found in Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. It is also found in South America, Central America, the Caribbean, and Mexico. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Great Pondhawk
    (Erythemis vesiculosa)
    In the U.S. the great pondhawk is found in Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. It is also found in South America, Central America, the Caribbean, and Mexico. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The seaside dragonlet is found along the eastern coast of North America. It is also found in the West Indies, along the west coast of Mexico, and along saline lakes in the southwestern U.S. In New Hampshire, it is found along the coast. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Seaside Dragonlet
    (Erythrodiplax berenice)
    The seaside dragonlet is found along the eastern coast of North America. It is also found in the West Indies, along the west coast of Mexico, and along saline lakes in the southwestern U.S. In New Hampshire, it is found along the coast. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The red-faced dragonlet is found from south Texas into Mexico and south to Argentina. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Red-Faced Dragonlet
    (Erythrodiplax fusca)
    The red-faced dragonlet is found from south Texas into Mexico and south to Argentina. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Erythrodiplax castanea (on right) is found in South America. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Erythrodiplax castanea
    (Erythrodiplax castanea)
    Erythrodiplax castanea (on right) is found in South America. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The little blue dragonlet is found in the eastern U.S. from New Jersey to Texas. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Little Blue Dragonlet
    (Erythrodiplax minuscula)
    The little blue dragonlet is found in the eastern U.S. from New Jersey to Texas. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The band-winged dragonlet is found in southern Texas and Florida south to South America. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Band-Winged Dragonlet
    (Erythrodiplax umbrata)
    The band-winged dragonlet is found in southern Texas and Florida south to South America. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The white-eyed skimmer is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    White-Eyed Skimmer
    (Fylgia amazonica)
    The white-eyed skimmer is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The chalk-fronted corporal is found in northern United States and southern Canada. It is found across New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Chalk-Fronted Corporal
    (Ladona julia)
    The chalk-fronted corporal is found in northern United States and southern Canada. It is found across New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The boreal whiteface is found from the Rockies south to central Colorado and Utah, in the upper Midwest and in the northern Great Plains states. It is also found in Canada and Alaska. IUCN RedList Status: Least Concern
    Boreal Whiteface
    (Leucorrhinia borealis)
    The boreal whiteface is found from the Rockies south to central Colorado and Utah, in the upper Midwest and in the northern Great Plains states. It is also found in Canada and Alaska. IUCN RedList Status: Least Concern
  • The frosted whiteface is found in northeastern U.S. It is found across New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Frosted Whiteface
    (Leucorrhinia frigida)
    The frosted whiteface is found in northeastern U.S. It is found across New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Hudsonian whiteface is found in the Alaska and Yukon and Hudson Bay area, east and south into the Appalachians and as far south as West Virginia. It is found across New Hampshire in the spring. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Hudsonian Whiteface
    (Leucorrhinia hudsonica)
    The Hudsonian whiteface is found in the Alaska and Yukon and Hudson Bay area, east and south into the Appalachians and as far south as West Virginia. It is found across New Hampshire in the spring. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The dot-tailed whiteface is found from Canada into the northern U.S. It is found across New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Dot-Tailed Whiteface
    (Leucorrhinia intacta)
    The dot-tailed whiteface is found from Canada into the northern U.S. It is found across New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The belted whiteface is found from Canada into the northern U.S. It is found across New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Belted Whiteface
    (Leucorrhinia proxima)
    The belted whiteface is found from Canada into the northern U.S. It is found across New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The bekko tombo is found in China, Japan, and North and South Korea. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
    Bekko Tombo
    (Libellula angelina)
    The bekko tombo is found in China, Japan, and North and South Korea. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
  • The golden-winged skimmer is found in the eastern U.S. west to Texas. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Golden-Winged Skimmer
    (Libellula auripennis)
    The golden-winged skimmer is found in the eastern U.S. west to Texas. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The bar-winged skimmer is found in the eastern U.S. from New York to Texas. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Bar-Winged Skimmer
    (Libellula axilena)
    The bar-winged skimmer is found in the eastern U.S. from New York to Texas. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The neon skimmer is found in Arizona, California, Oklahoma, Texas in the U.S. It is also found in Mexico, Central America, and South America. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Neon Skimmer
    (Libellula croceipennis)
    The neon skimmer is found in Arizona, California, Oklahoma, Texas in the U.S. It is also found in Mexico, Central America, and South America. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The spangled skimmer is found in the eastern half of the U.S. It is found across New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Spangled Skimmer
    (Libellula cyanea)
    The spangled skimmer is found in the eastern half of the U.S. It is found across New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The broad-bodied chaser is found across Europe into Central Asia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Broad-Bodied Chaser
    (Libellula depressa)
    The broad-bodied chaser is found across Europe into Central Asia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The yellow-sided skimmer is found in the eastern U.S. from New York to Florida and Texas. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Yellow-Sided Skimmer
    (Libellula flavida)
    The yellow-sided skimmer is found in the eastern U.S. from New York to Florida and Texas. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The eight-spotted skimmer is found west of Canadian and U.S. Rockies. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Eight-Spotted Skimmer
    (Libellula forensis)
    The eight-spotted skimmer is found west of Canadian and U.S. Rockies. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The blue chaser is found in southern and central Europe east to the Caspian sea and the Caucasus. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Blue Chaser
    (Libellula fulva)
    The blue chaser is found in southern and central Europe east to the Caspian sea and the Caucasus. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The slaty skimmer is found across the eastern U.S. and Canada. It is found across New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Slaty Skimmer
    (Libellula incesta)
    The slaty skimmer is found across the eastern U.S. and Canada. It is found across New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The widow skimmer is found across most of the U.S. It is also found in Canada and Mexico. It is found across New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Widow Skimmer
    (Libellula luctuosa)
    The widow skimmer is found across most of the U.S. It is also found in Canada and Mexico. It is found across New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Needham's skimmer is found along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is found along the New Hampshire coast, but it is rare. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Needham's Skimmer
    (Libellula needhami)
    Needham's skimmer is found along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is found along the New Hampshire coast, but it is rare. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The twelve-spotted skimmer is found across the 48 contiguous states as well as in southern Canada and northern Mexico. It is found across New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Twelve-Spotted Skimmer
    (Libellula pulchella)
    The twelve-spotted skimmer is found across the 48 contiguous states as well as in southern Canada and northern Mexico. It is found across New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The four-spotted skimmer is found in northern U.S. and Canada as well as in northeastern Europe and Asia. It is found across New Hampshire. It is also known as the four-spotted chaser. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Four-Spotted Skimmer
    (Libellula quadrimaculata)
    The four-spotted skimmer is found in northern U.S. and Canada as well as in northeastern Europe and Asia. It is found across New Hampshire. It is also known as the four-spotted chaser. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The flame skimmer is found in the western and southwestern U.S. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Flame Skimmer
    (Libellula saturata)
    The flame skimmer is found in the western and southwestern U.S. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The painted skimmer is found in the eastern U.S. In New Hampshire it is usually found south of the White Mountains. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Painted Skimmer
    (Libellula semifasciata)
    The painted skimmer is found in the eastern U.S. In New Hampshire it is usually found south of the White Mountains. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The great blue skimmer is found in the eastern U.S. It is found along the New Hampshire coast, but it is very rare. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Great Blue Skimmer
    (Libellula vibrans)
    The great blue skimmer is found in the eastern U.S. It is found along the New Hampshire coast, but it is very rare. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The marl pennant is found in the southern U.S., Mexico, Central America, the West Indies and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Marl Pennant
    (Macrodiplax balteata)
    The marl pennant is found in the southern U.S., Mexico, Central America, the West Indies and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The hyacinth glider is found in Mexico, Central America, and South America. It was first reported in the U.S. in teh 1950s. It is now found as far north as Virginia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Hyacinth Glider
    (Miathyria marcella)
    The hyacinth glider is found in Mexico, Central America, and South America. It was first reported in the U.S. in teh 1950s. It is now found as far north as Virginia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Caribbean dasher is found in Belize, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Jamaica, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Caribbean Dasher
    (Micrathyria dissocians)
    The Caribbean dasher is found in Belize, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Jamaica, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The thornbush dasher is found in southwest Texas. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Thornbush Dasher
    (Micrathyria hagenii)
    The thornbush dasher is found in southwest Texas. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The elfin skimmer is found in southern Canada and the northern U.S. from Wisconsin east to New England and south south through the Appalachians to Georgia and Alabama. It is found across New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Elfin Skimmer
    (Nannothemis bella)
    The elfin skimmer is found in southern Canada and the northern U.S. from Wisconsin east to New England and south south through the Appalachians to Georgia and Alabama. It is found across New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The carmine skimmer is found from central Texas, west into Arizona, south through Central America. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Carmine Skimmer
    (Orthemis discolor)
    The carmine skimmer is found from central Texas, west into Arizona, south through Central America. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The roseate skimmer is found across much of the southern U.S. as well as in Mexico, Central America, the West Indies and into Chile in South America. (Male) IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Roseate Skimmer
    (Orthemis ferruginea)
    The roseate skimmer is found across much of the southern U.S. as well as in Mexico, Central America, the West Indies and into Chile in South America. (Male) IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The blue dasher is found in southern Canada, northern Mexico and across most of the contiguous 48 states. It is not found in the Dakotas and the Rocky Mountain region. It is found in New Hampshire south of the White Mountains. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Blue Dasher
    (Pachydiplax longipennis)
    The blue dasher is found in southern Canada, northern Mexico and across most of the contiguous 48 states. It is not found in the Dakotas and the Rocky Mountain region. It is found in New Hampshire south of the White Mountains. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The wandering glider is found across the U.S. It is also found in Central and South America, the Bahamas, the West Indies, Hawaii, Asia, and Australia. The wandering glider is found across New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Wandering Glider
    (Pantala flavescens)
    The wandering glider is found across the U.S. It is also found in Central and South America, the Bahamas, the West Indies, Hawaii, Asia, and Australia. The wandering glider is found across New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The spot-winged glider is found in much of the U.S. and southern Canada. It is also found in Mexico and Central and South America. It is found in New Hampshire south of the White Mountains. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Spot-Winged Glider
    (Pantala hymenaea)
    The spot-winged glider is found in much of the U.S. and southern Canada. It is also found in Mexico and Central and South America. It is found in New Hampshire south of the White Mountains. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The slough amberwing is found in Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. In the U.S., it is found in Arizona and Texas. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Slough Amberwing
    (Perithemis domitia)
    The slough amberwing is found in Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. In the U.S., it is found in Arizona and Texas. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Mexican amberwing is found in California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, south through much of Mexico. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Mexican Amberwing
    (Perithemis intensa)
    The Mexican amberwing is found in California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, south through much of Mexico. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The eastern amberwing is found in southeastern Canada, the eastern 2/3 of the U.S., and in Mexico. In New Hampshire, it is found south of the White Mountains. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Eastern Amberwing
    (Perithemis tenera)
    The eastern amberwing is found in southeastern Canada, the eastern 2/3 of the U.S., and in Mexico. In New Hampshire, it is found south of the White Mountains. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The common whitetail is found in the 48 contiguous states, south into Mexico. It is also found in Canada. The common whitetail is found across New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Common Whitetail
    (Plathemis lydia)
    The common whitetail is found in the 48 contiguous states, south into Mexico. It is also found in Canada. The common whitetail is found across New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The blue-faced meadowhawk is found in the southeastern and the southcentral U.S. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Blue-Faced Meadowhawk
    (Sympetrum ambiguum)
    The blue-faced meadowhawk is found in the southeastern and the southcentral U.S. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The variegated meadowhawk is primarily found in the western U.S. It is also found in southern Canada, Mexico and Central America. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Variegated Meadowhawk
    (Sympetrum corruptum)
    The variegated meadowhawk is primarily found in the western U.S. It is also found in southern Canada, Mexico and Central America. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The saffron-winged meadowhawk is found in the northern U.S. and Canada. It is found across New Hampshire in the fall. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Saffron-Winged Meadowhawk
    (Sympetrum costiferum)
    The saffron-winged meadowhawk is found in the northern U.S. and Canada. It is found across New Hampshire in the fall. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The black darter is found in the northern U.S. and most of Canada as well as in northern Europe and Asia. It is found in New Hampshire in the fall, but it is rare and usually only found from the White Mountains north. The black meadowhawk is also known as the black darter. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Black Darter
    (Sympetrum danae)
    The black darter is found in the northern U.S. and most of Canada as well as in northern Europe and Asia. It is found in New Hampshire in the fall, but it is rare and usually only found from the White Mountains north. The black meadowhawk is also known as the black darter. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The cherry-faced meadowhawk is found in the northern U.S. and Canada. It is found in New Hampshire in the fall. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Cherry-Faced Meadowhawk
    (Sympetrum internum)
    The cherry-faced meadowhawk is found in the northern U.S. and Canada. It is found in New Hampshire in the fall. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The white-faced meadowhawk is found across most ofCanada and across much of the U.S., except for in the South. It is found in New Hampshire in the fall. (Male) IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    White-Faced Meadowhawk
    (Sympetrum obtrusum)
    The white-faced meadowhawk is found across most ofCanada and across much of the U.S., except for in the South. It is found in New Hampshire in the fall. (Male) IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The band-winged meadowhawk is found in Canada and most of the U.S. It is found in New Hampshire in the fall. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Band-Winged Meadowhawk
    (Sympetrum semicinctum)
    The band-winged meadowhawk is found in Canada and most of the U.S. It is found in New Hampshire in the fall. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The autumn meadowhawk is found in Canada and in the eastern U.S., the Great Plains, and Oregon, Washington, and California. It is found in New Hampshire in the fall. (female) IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Autumn Meadowhawk
    (Sympetrum vicinum)
    The autumn meadowhawk is found in Canada and in the eastern U.S., the Great Plains, and Oregon, Washington, and California. It is found in New Hampshire in the fall. (female) IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The striped saddlebags is found Mexico, Central America, in the lowlands of South America, and in the West Indies. It is also found in southern Texas and southern Florida. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Striped Saddlebags
    (Tramea calverti)
    The striped saddlebags is found Mexico, Central America, in the lowlands of South America, and in the West Indies. It is also found in southern Texas and southern Florida. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Carolina saddlebags is found in southeastern Canada and the eastern U.S. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Carolina Saddlebags
    (Tramea carolina)
    The Carolina saddlebags is found in southeastern Canada and the eastern U.S. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The black saddlebags is found across most of the U.S. It is also found in Mexico and Canada. In New Hampshire, it is found primarily in the southeastern part of the state. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Black Saddlebags
    (Tramea lacerata)
    The black saddlebags is found across most of the U.S. It is also found in Mexico and Canada. In New Hampshire, it is found primarily in the southeastern part of the state. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The red saddlebags is found in the southern and southwestern U.S. It is also found in Mexico, the West Indies, and Central America south to Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Red Saddlebags
    (Tramea onusta)
    The red saddlebags is found in the southern and southwestern U.S. It is also found in Mexico, the West Indies, and Central America south to Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern

Did You Know?

The spangled skimmer is one of the species found in this family.
The spangled skimmer is one of the species found in this family.

World Status Key

Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist

Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct in the Wild
Extinct
Not Enough Data

U.S. Status Key

Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife

Threatened in US
Endangered in US
Introduced

NH Status Key

Status taken from NH Fish and Game

Threatened in NH
Endangered in NH
Breeds in NH (birds)

Location Key

Africa
Asia
Australia/Oceania
Europe
North/Central America
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South America

New Hampshire Species

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Other Species Around the World

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