Widow skimmer Insect
| Latin Name | Observation date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Neurothemis tullia | October 28,2025 | Chittagong Division, Bangladesh |





It is a part of the natural environment and a beautiful creation of nature. It is a flying insect and stands out as one of nature's many beautiful creatures. I often enjoy the beauty of such insects. Today, I am sharing a black flying insect found in the natural environment—one that goes by several beautiful names. I discovered through Google that this lovely insect is known as the "Widow Skimmer." Captivated by its beauty, I took a few photos of it using my mobile phone. It is an insect I am very familiar with and one that I particularly like. I have presented the photos I took above to share with my friends.
I spotted this beautiful insect perched on the branch of a weed in a crop field, located to the west of the school where I work. It was resting with its wings spread out—a truly lovely sight—making it a fascinating insect to observe. While black is the dominant color on its body, a closer look reveals a blend of other colors as well. As a flying insect, it possesses beautifully shaped wings that allow it to easily travel from one place to another. Additionally, it has well-formed legs near the front of its body that help it land and perch. Thank you to all my friends.
| Camera used | Smartphone |
|---|---|
| Lens | Macro |
| Iso speed | ISO 40 |
| Focal length | 2.13 mm |
| Photography | Neurothemis tullia |
| Location | Chittagong Division, Bangladesh |
| Photographer | @anisurdalim7 |
| Link to original | community |
| Link | https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/398989472 |
| Latitude | Longitude | Map |
|---|---|---|
| 23.58284 | 90.86353 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=18/23.58284/90.86353 |