Cover photo by Rob Dickinson. Find this species in the FBIS database (Freshwater Biodiversity Information System) here. Family Libellulidae Identification Medium Sized Length up to 44mm; Wingspan attains 71mm. The Guinea Skimmer is most similar to Orthetrum machadoi (Highland Skimmer). The two species were up until recently thought to be conspecific. Mature males of the … Continue reading Guinea Skimmer (Orthetrum guineense)