Crocothemis nigrifrons

Crocothemis nigrifrons
Male
Female
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Family: Libellulidae
Genus: Crocothemis
Species: C. nigrifrons
Binomial name
Crocothemis nigrifrons
Brauer, 1868

Crocothemis nigrifrons is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. Its common names include black-headed skimmer and blue-scarlet dragonfly.[1] 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.[1]

The species is usually found near still or sluggish waters and is common over much of its range.[2]

Notes

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  1. 1 2 Crocothemis nigrifrons. Discover Nature. James Cook University.
  2. Theischinger, G; Hawking, J (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood Vic.: CSIRO. p. 262. ISBN 0643090738.

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