Scarlet Skimmer

Scarlet Skimmer (Crocothemis servilia)

Image: David Vinot

Image: David Vinot

Last Observed: December 2015, Koh Chang
Observed By: David Vinot, Jean-Pierre Odet

The scarlet skimmer is a bright red coloured member of the Dragonfly family that is common to Koh Chang and ranges throughout east and southeast Asia.

They are a common delicacy in China and may well also be available in some of the Thai fried insect stands.

Scarlet Skimmer at Wikipedia

Image Copyright Jean-Pierre Odet

Image Copyright Jean-Pierre Odet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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