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Black-headed skimmer
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Male
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Female
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Scientific classification
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Crocothemis nigrifrons is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. Its common names include black-headed skimmer and blue-scarlet dragonfly. It is found in Australia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.

The male is blue and black, and the female is yellow to brown in color.

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

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  • Crocothemis nigrifrons; Black-headed skimmer, (female) (16181348591)

    Young female

  • Crocothemis nigrifrons - Black-headed Skimmer

    Male

  • Australian insects (Plate VIII) (7268226282)

    5. Orthetrum nigrifrons (previous name) in: Australian insects (1907) Walter W. Froggatt.

  • Crocothemis nigrifrons female wings (34928006461)

    Female wings

  • Crocothemis nigrifrons male wings (35019448706)

    Male wings

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