Crocothemis nigrifrons

Crocothemis nigrifrons is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae.[3] Its common names include black-headed skimmer and blue-scarlet dragonfly.[4] It is found in Australia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.

Black-headed skimmer
Male
Female
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Libellulidae
Genus: Crocothemis
Species:
C. nigrifrons
Binomial name
Crocothemis nigrifrons
(Kirby, 1894)[2]

The male is blue and black, and the female is yellow to brown in color.[4]

The species is usually found near still or sluggish waters and is common over much of its range.[5]

  • Young female
    Young female
  • Male
    Male
  • 5. Orthetrum nigrifrons (previous name) in: Australian insects (1907) Walter W. Froggatt.
    5. Orthetrum nigrifrons (previous name) in: Australian insects (1907) Walter W. Froggatt.
  • Female wings
    Female wings
  • Male wings
    Male wings

See also

References
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  1. Dow, R.A. (2017). "Crocothemis nigrifrons". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T83357027A83382420. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T83357027A83382420.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. Kirby, W.F. (1894). "On a small collection of Odonata (dragonflies) from Queensland, with descriptions of five new species". Annals and Magazine of Natural History. 6. 14: 15–21 [19] – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
  3. "Species Crocothemis nigrifrons (Kirby, 1894)". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 27 February 2017.
  4. Crocothemis nigrifrons. Discover Nature. James Cook University.
  5. Theischinger, G; Hawking, J (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood Vic.: CSIRO. p. 262. ISBN 0643090738.
  • Watson, Theischinger, and Abbey (1991). The Australian Dragonflies. CSIRO, Canberra and Melbourne.
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