Narrative

Skimmers, emeralds, and cruisers (Family Libellulidae) are the most abundant dragonflies in the United States. The bodies are usually colored, and the wings frequently have spots or patterns. Some species in this family are sexually dimorphic in that the females and the males are differently patterned. There are about 188 species in North America typically divided into three subfamilies: Macromiinae(10 species), Corduliiinae(50 species) and Libellulinae(128 species).

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