Cover photo by Gert Bensch. Find this species in the FBIS database (Freshwater Biodiversity Information System) here. Family Libellulidae Identification Medium sized Length up to 46mm; Wingspan reaches 69mm. Both sexes of the Epaulet Skimmer are among the more easily recognised Orthetrum species, due to the single diagonal stripe on the sides of the thorax. … Continue reading Epaulet Skimmer (Orthetrum chrysostigma)