Bug FAQFiligree Skimmer
Pseudoleon superbus · Order: Odonata · Family: Libellulidae
Adults measure about 34 to 45 mm in length, with hindwings 30 to 36 mm long. The wings have dark filigree patterns and a distinct dark band at the nodus. Females are usually seen near grass and ponds, and the species ranges from the southwestern United States to Costa Rica.
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How to recognize it
Wings show dark filigree patterns and always have a dark band at the nodus.
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Size
Adults are typically 34 to 45 mm long. Hindwings measure 30 to 36 mm.
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Where it lives
Females are usually found near grass and ponds.
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Where it comes from
Found in North America from the southwestern United States down to Costa Rica.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 7 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, California, Colorado, Oklahoma, Utah.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
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Months it is reported in the US
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Questions people ask
How can I identify a Filigree Skimmer?
Look for dark filigree wing patterns with a distinct dark band at the nodus, and a body length of about 34 to 45 mm.
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Where might I find a female Filigree Skimmer?
Females are commonly seen near grass and ponds.
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What region does the Filigree Skimmer inhabit?
It ranges from the southwestern United States down through Central America to Costa Rica.
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Are there any other species similar to the Filigree Skimmer?
No, it is the only species in its genus.
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Same family (Libellulidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudoleon
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