Melangyna quadrimaculata was created in 1873.
Pipiza quadrimaculata was created in 1804.
Melangyna barbifrons was created in 1817.
Melangyna ericarum was created in 1946.
Melangyna labiatarum was created in 1901.
Melangyna cincta was created in 1817.
Melangyna viridiceps was created in 1847.
Melangyna compositarum was created in 1873.
Melangyna arctica was created in 1838.
Melangyna lasiophthalma was created in 1843.
Melangyna umbellatarum was created in 1794.
The four-spotted skimmer dragonfly, known scientifically as Libellula quadrimaculata, is fascinating due to its distinctive wing patterns, featuring two prominent black spots on each forewing. This species is often found in a variety of habitats, including ponds and marshes, and is known for its unique behavior of "patrolling" a territory, where it flies back and forth to defend its space from other males. Additionally, their larvae are aquatic predators that can remain in the water for up to three years before emerging as adults.
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