Southern Skimmer

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Luxembourg, and Sweden.

🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)

Class

Insecta (แมลง)

Order

Odonata (Odonata)

Family

Libellulidae

Genus

Orthetrum

Species

Orthetrum brunneum (Southern Skimmer)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Libélula bruña

French Orthétrum Brun

German Südlicher 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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Epaulet Skimmer

Orthetrum chrysostigma

Least Concern

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Yellow-veined Skimmer

Orthetrum nitidinerve

Near Threatened

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White-tailed Skimmer

Orthetrum albistylum

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Southern Skimmer?

The scientific name of Southern Skimmer is Orthetrum brunneum. It belongs to the genus Orthetrum.

What is the conservation status of Southern Skimmer?

Southern Skimmer (Orthetrum brunneum) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Southern Skimmer live?

Southern Skimmer is found in Distributed across Belgium, Luxembourg, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Luxembourg, Sweden.

What family does Southern Skimmer belong to?

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

What kingdom does Southern Skimmer belong to?

Southern Skimmer (Orthetrum brunneum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Southern Skimmer?

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