This is the first Twelve-spotted Skimmer I have ever seen. However, I did not diligently seek it out; rather, it came to me—right through an open door into my house.
The southern interior of British Columbia is at the northern tip of this dragonfly’s range. Yet, while it is common in the Okanagan, it is scarce here. Pictures were taken of it resting on a window frame, before it was gently coaxed on its way.
The Twelve-spotted Skimmer is named for the black spots on its wings. The female lacks the white.
Here is a profile.
Excellent!