Cover photo by Gary Brown. Find this species in the FBIS database (Freshwater Biodiversity Information System) here. Family Libellulidae Identification Medium sized Length up to 57mm; Wingspan attains 82mm. The Banded Skimmer is most like Orthetrum stemmale (Bold Skimmer). The most reliable way to differentiate between the two is by examining the morphology of the secondary … Continue reading Banded Skimmer (Orthetrum brachiale)