Minnesota Dragonfly

Dragonfly Identification

Skimmers (Libellulidae):

The Skimmer Family (Libellulidae) is the largest and most diverse Family of dragonflies in Minnesota and Wisconsin. They are found in a variety of different habitats. They come in a variety of different colors, including black and white, and many have intricate patches on their wings. Many are sexually dimorphic, meaning that males and females can look very different

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Is the dragonfly very small, less than an inch long ?

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Is the dragonfly larger than an inch ?

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