Epaulet Skimmer

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)

Class

Insecta (แมลง)

Order

Odonata (Odonata)

Family

Libellulidae

Genus

Orthetrum

Species

Orthetrum chrysostigma (Epaulet Skimmer)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Libélula barreada

French Orthétrum de Barbarie

German Rahmstreif-Blaupfeil

Similar Species in Orthetrum

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Black-tailed Skimmer

Orthetrum cancellatum

Vulnerable

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Keeled Skimmer

Orthetrum coerulescens

Vulnerable

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Long Skimmer

Orthetrum trinacria

Least Concern

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Yellow-veined Skimmer

Orthetrum nitidinerve

Near Threatened

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Southern Skimmer

Orthetrum brunneum

Data Deficient

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White-tailed Skimmer

Orthetrum albistylum

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Epaulet Skimmer?

The scientific name of Epaulet Skimmer is Orthetrum chrysostigma. It belongs to the genus Orthetrum.

What is the conservation status of Epaulet Skimmer?

Epaulet Skimmer (Orthetrum chrysostigma) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Epaulet Skimmer belong to?

Epaulet Skimmer (Orthetrum chrysostigma) belongs to the genus Orthetrum, which is part of the taxonomic family Libellulidae.

Is Epaulet Skimmer endangered?

No, Epaulet Skimmer (Orthetrum chrysostigma) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Epaulet Skimmer belong to?

Epaulet Skimmer (Orthetrum chrysostigma) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Epaulet Skimmer?

The closest relatives of Epaulet Skimmer in the genus Orthetrum include Black-tailed Skimmer, Keeled Skimmer, Long Skimmer, Yellow-veined Skimmer, Southern Skimmer.