Insect Data

Names and Taxonomy

  • Common Names: Wandering Glider, Globe Skimmer, Globe Wanderer
  • Synonyms: Libellula flavescens, Libellula viridula
  • Order: Odonata
  • Family: Skimmers (Libellulidae)
  • Genus Information: Number of Species, 2 in AZ, 2 in CA, 2 in NM, 2 in NV, 2 in UT, 2 in US

Distribution

  • Distribution: AZ, CA, CO, NM, NV, UT
  • Seen: Mojave National Preserve at 3,500 ft (1,066 m)
  • Habitat: Temporary pools, ponds, lakes, desert springs, slow streams from 500 ft (152 m) to 6,000 ft (1,828 m)
  • Food: Small flying insects including mosquitoes, midges, flies, moths

Photographs

Wandering Glider (Pantala flavescens)

Mojave National Preserve at 3,500 ft (1,066 m)

Wandering Glider (Pantala flavescens)

Red Rock Canyon at 3,800 ft (1,158 m)