Cover photo by Chris Willis. Find the Highland Skimmer in the FBIS database (Freshwater Biodiversity Information System) here. Family Libellulidae Identification Medium sized Length up to 44mm; Wingspan attains 66mm. The Highland Skimmer is most similar to Orthetrum guineense (Guinea Skimmer). The two species were, until recently, thought to be conspecific. Mature males of the two species … Continue reading Highland Skimmer (Orthetrum machadoi)