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Eight-spotted Skimmer
Libellula forensis
- Worldwide
- 10,218 observations
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About
The eight-spotted skimmer (Libellula forensis) is a dragonfly of the skimmer family.
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Recent sightings near Vancouver
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Oct 15, 2026VancouverObserver: pedrotabuchiView observation from Oct 15, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 5, 2026Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2, CanadaObserver: Peta Jansma-ReidView observation from Sep 5, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 20, 2026Delta, BC, CanadaObserver: Henry deJongView observation from Aug 20, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 16, 2026Johnston Heights, Surrey, BC, CAObserver: edwardsaView observation from Aug 16, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 15, 2026Southbound Oak St @ W 37 Ave, Vancouver, BC V6M 1A2, CanadaObserver: 李天惠View observation from Aug 15, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 14, 2026Ferguson Rd, Richmond, BC, CAObserver: xglumacView observation from Aug 14, 2026 on iNaturalist