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Slender Skimmer

Orthetrum sabina

Worldwide: 31,412 observations
Group: Insects

About

Orthetrum sabina, the slender skimmer or green marsh hawk, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is widespread, being found from south-eastern Europe and North Africa to Japan and south to Australia and Micronesia. Adults are grayish to greenish yellow with black and pale markings. It is very similar to Orthetrum serapia in appearance, with both species appearing in northern Australia. Pale markings on segment four of the abdomen do not extend into

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Recent sightings near Medan

Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.

Oct 28, 2026HQ4Q+WMQ, Bangun Sari, Tanjung Morawa, Kabupaten de Deli Serdang, Sumatra du Nord 20362, IndonésieObserver: Laurent BartheView observation from Oct 28, 2026 on iNaturalist
Aug 19, 2026Jalan Kiwi, Medan, North Sumatra, IDObserver: LongWay_xView observation from Aug 19, 2026 on iNaturalist
Jul 5, 2026Deli Serdang, Noord-Sumatra, IndonesiëObserver: pvenhuisView observation from Jul 5, 2026 on iNaturalist
Feb 19, 2026GP9G+MWQ, Sigara Gara, Patumbak, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra, IndonesiaObserver: travelkitnlView observation from Feb 19, 2026 on iNaturalist
Jan 12, 2026Baldish Sport Dan Musik, Madras Hulu, Kec. Medan Polonia, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara, IndonesienObserver: vernongodlittleView observation from Jan 12, 2026 on iNaturalist
Oct 18, 2025Medan City, North Sumatra, IndonesiaObserver: Indra KusumaView observation from Oct 18, 2025 on iNaturalist