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Orthemis schmidti
Orthemis schmidti is a widespread tropical species found in many areas of South America. The male in the top 3 images on this page was photographed along the Rio Sucusari, Departmento de Loreto, Peru, in July, 2006. These images were taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark II and EF 300mm F/4 L IS lens and 2X extender and 580 flash. This dragonfly is similar in appearance to the Roseate Skimmer (Orthemis ferruginea) and Carmine Skimmer (Orthemis discolor) more familiar to U.S. observers.