Crocothemis nigrifrons explained

Crocothemis nigrifrons is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae.^[1] Its common names include black-headed skimmer and blue-scarlet dragonfly.^[2] 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.^[2]

The species is usually found near still or sluggish waters and is common over much of its range.^[3]

See also

• List of Odonata species of Australia

References

• Watson, Theischinger, and Abbey (1991). The Australian Dragonflies. CSIRO, Canberra and Melbourne.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Species Crocothemis nigrifrons (Kirby, 1894). 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 27 February 2017.
2. https://www.jcu.edu.au/discover-nature-at-jcu/animals/miscellaneous-fauna/crocothemis-nigrifrons Crocothemis nigrifrons.
3. Book: Theischinger . G . Hawking . J . 2006 . The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia . Collingwood Vic. . CSIRO . 262 . 0643090738.