Cover photo by Gerhard Diedericks. Find this species in the FBIS database (Freshwater Biodiversity Information System) here. Family Libellulidae There are two distinct subspecies of the Julia Skimmer. Orthetrum julia falsum (Julia Skimmer) and Orthetrum julia capicola (Cape Skimmer). Some authorities treat them as separate species. The differences between them are clear enough that they … Continue reading Julia Skimmer (Orthetrum julia falsum)