Black-headed skimmer

Crocothemis nigrifrons

"Crocothemis nigrifrons" is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is found in Australia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. The male is blue and black, and the female is brown in color.
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Naming

Its common names include black-headed skimmer and blue-scarlet dragonfly.
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Habitat

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

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderOdonata
FamilyLibellulidae
GenusCrocothemis
SpeciesC. nigrifrons
Photographed in
Australia