Our Readers Share: Tom Ganser – “…the most interesting butterfly, moth, dragonfly, or ???” [Updated with identification]

Updated 8/4/25 @ 2:45 p.m. with identification of the insect.

Tom Ganser writes, “This is the most interesting butterfly, moth, dragon fly, or ??? that I have ever seen.  Stayed at its resting location long enough for me to grab my camera.

Anyone know what species it is?”

Our thanks to Tom Ganser for sharing this beautiful photo. Anyone who may be able to identify this creature, please write to whitewaterbanner@gmail.com

Crystal Singer writes, “With Picture Insect’s help, I learned that this species is a Widow skimmer. You should check it out!

Our thanks to Crystal Singer for this identification.

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