Widow Skimmer, female (4357710683)

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Summary[edit] Description: I like this shot because it shows the unique wing marking of the female. Brown patch at tip, no blue pruinesence. Notice that the yellow pattern on the tail is now partially faded. I don't know why they are referred to as widows. Even the males are called widow skimmers. Anyone know?. Date: 8 September 2009, 14:12. Source: Widow Skimmer, female. Author: John Flannery from Richmond County, North Carolina, USA. Camera location35° 07′ 11.73″ N, 79° 48′ 51.71″ W View all coordinates using: OpenStreetMap 35.119926; -79.814364.