Wandering Glider vs Painted Skimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wandering Glider | Painted Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pantala hymenaea | Libellula semifasciata |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 46-52mm | 40-47 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, South America, Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Wandering Glider
A medium-sized dragonfly with broad hindwings and a yellowish body. It spends almost its entire life on the wing, rarely perching. It breeds in temporary rain pools.
Did You Know?
It can develop from egg to adult in as little as 38 days, one of the fastest development times of any dragonfly.
Painted Skimmer
An attractive dragonfly with amber-tinted wings marked by brown bands and spots. It is an early-season flier in eastern North America.
Did You Know?
It is one of the earliest dragonflies to emerge in spring across the eastern United States.