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The flame skimmer or firecracker skimmer (Libellula saturata) is a common dragonfly of the family Libellulidae, native to western North America.

Male flame skimmers are known for their entirely red or dark orange body, this includes eyes, legs, and even wing veins. Females are usually a medium or darker brown with some thin, yellow markings. This particular type of skimmer varies in size but is generally measured somewhere between two and three inches long. These naiads are known for being rather large and chubby-looking due to their rounded abdomen. They are covered with hair but, unlike most young dragonflies, they lack hooks or spines.

Los Angeles. California.

Taken on: April 12, 2015

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Camera: Canon EOS 60D, f/5.6, 1/2000 sec, 190mm, ISO 400 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS 60D
Aperture:	f/5.6
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/2000)
Focal Length:	190mm
ISO:	400
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Manual
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Paint Shop Pro Photo 12.00
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