Golden-Winged Skimmer (Libellula auripennis)

Identification: Male- adult is reddish orange overall except thorax which is orangish brown. The wings are more reddish from anterior to posterior on both wings and note the costa vein is orangish red instead of dark as in Needham's. The nodus is red.

The three (3) photographs below were taken during July in Sussex County, Virginia.

Male- dorsal side

 

Male- dorsal view

 

Male- lateral view