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The Flame Skimmer or Firecracker Skimmer (Libellula saturata) is a common dragonfly of the family Libellulidae, native to western North America.Male Flame Skimmers are known for their entirely red or dark orange body, this includes eyes, legs, and even wing veins. Females are usually a medium or darker brown with some thin, yellow markings. This particular type of skimmer varies in size but is generally measured somewhere between two and three inches long. These naiads are known for being rather large and chubby-looking due to their rounded abdomen. They are covered with hair but, unlike most young dragonflies, they lack hooks or spines.Flame skimmers are among the larger local dragonflies. They belong to the family Libellulidae – the Skimmers – the largest dragonfly family, with over 1000 species. This family includes dragonflies that hunt for prey while flying, as well as those who perch and wait for prey.