Flame Skimmer vs Roseate Skimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flame Skimmer | Roseate Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libellula saturata | Orthemis ferruginea |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 65-72 mm wingspan | 45-53mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | North America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Flame Skimmer
A brilliantly red-orange dragonfly found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Males are unmistakable with their entirely flame-colored body and wings.
Did You Know?
Flame skimmers are frequently attracted to swimming pools and hot tubs, which they mistake for warm natural springs ideal for breeding.
Roseate Skimmer
A dragonfly where mature males develop a beautiful rosy-pink to violet abdomen. Females are brown with a pale dorsal stripe. It is common in tropical and subtropical wetlands.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few dragonflies in the world that turns genuinely pink, not red or orange.