Widow Skimmer

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found in United States.

🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (动物界)

Phylum

Arthropoda (节肢动物门)

Class

Insecta (昆蟲綱)

Order

Odonata (蜻蜓目)

Family

Libellulidae

Genus

Libellula

Species

Libellula luctuosa (Widow Skimmer)

Names in Other Languages

French La mélancolique

Similar Species in Libellula

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Broad-Bodied Chaser

Libellula depressa

Least Concern

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Blue Chaser

Libellula fulva

Endangered

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Four-spotted Chaser

Libellula quadrimaculata

Least Concern

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Painted Skimmer

Libellula semifasciata

Least Concern

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Spangled Skimmer

Libellula cyanea

Least Concern

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Slaty Skimmer

Libellula incesta

Least Concern

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Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Libellula pulchella

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Widow Skimmer?

The scientific name of Widow Skimmer is Libellula luctuosa. It belongs to the genus Libellula.

What is the conservation status of Widow Skimmer?

Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Widow Skimmer live?

Widow Skimmer is found in Found in United States.. Countries include United States.

What family does Widow Skimmer belong to?

Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa) belongs to the genus Libellula, which is part of the taxonomic family Libellulidae.

Is Widow Skimmer endangered?

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

What kingdom does Widow Skimmer belong to?

Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of Widow Skimmer?

The closest relatives of Widow Skimmer in the genus Libellula include Broad-Bodied Chaser, Blue Chaser, Four-spotted Chaser, Painted Skimmer, Spangled Skimmer.