The Twelve-spotted skimmer (Libellula pulchella) is one of the easiest dragonflies to identify. You can even tell from the shadow. This is the female — the males have white patches between the dark spots.
Twelve Spotted
Published July 30, 2012 Fieldnotes 2 CommentsTags: Brooklyn, dragonflies, insects, invertebrates, Prospect Park
Cool photo.
Nicely done!