Class: Hexapoda (animals with six legs - includes all insects)
Order: Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies)
odon = tooth (Greek)
Suborder: Anisoptera (dragonflies)
Family: Libellulidae (common skimmers)
Species: Libellula saturata
Common Name: Flame Skimmer
Date: 2003 August 07
Place: Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Manzanita Spring
In 2001, this active dragonfly was often seen flying around Frijole Ranch and over Manzanita Spring.
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