Great Blue Skimmer(Libellula vibrans)
Fairly common throughout North Carolina, this species can be recognized by a combination of its large size, blue body (becoming bright-light blue on front of thorax ("pruinose")), and white face.
Great Blue Skimmer (Libellula vibrans), immature maleAlong wide trail in hardwood forest, Orange Co., NC29 May 2008
Great Blue Skimmer (Libellula vibrans), FemaleNew Hanover Co., NC14 May 2013
Great Blue Skimmer (Libellula vibrans), mature maleOrange Co., NC19 May 04
Great Blue Skimmer (Libellula vibrans)Lumber River S.P., Scotland Co., NC25 May 2023
Great Blue Skimmer (Libellula vibrans), mature malePettigrew State ParkWashington Co., NC21 June 2003
Great Blue Skimmer (Libellula vibrans), ImmatureNew Hanover Co., NC 27 Aug 2005
Great Blue Skimmer (Libellula vibrans), FemaleBrunswick Co., NC13 Aug 2006
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