Insects · La Saladita, Guerrero
Carmine Skimmer
Orthemis discolor
Spanish: Libélula carmesí
Orthemis discolor, known generally as the carmine skimmer or orange-bellied skimmer, is a species of skimmer in the family of dragonflies known as Libellulidae. It is found in Central America, North America, and South America.
TaxonomyInsecta › Odonata › Libellulidae
Local records19 research-grade observations within about 50 km of La Saladita (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones)
Global records7,618 on iNaturalist
Most recent records2022 – 2026
Months of the 8 most recent records
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Recent local sightings
- 2026-01-27 — observation by zihuadean
- 2026-01-21 — observation by zihuadean
- 2026-01-13 — observation by zihuadean
- 2026-01-12 — observation by zihuadean
- 2023-11-08 — observation by zihuadean
- 2023-01-28 — observation by zihuadean
Interactive card with more photos, sounds and similar species Insects guide iNaturalist Wikipedia
Cite as: “Carmine Skimmer (Orthemis discolor) at La Saladita”, La Saladita Field Guide, lasaladita.com/species/orthemis-discolor/, updated 2026-09-26. Observation counts and months come from iNaturalist research-grade records within about 50 km of 17.8375°N, 101.7606°W (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones); summary text from Wikipedia where present.