Orthetrum balteatum is a freshwater dragonfly species in the family Libellulidae, present in northern Australia and New Guinea. The common name for this species is speckled skimmer.
Orthetrum balteatum is a medium-sized, black dragonfly with yellow markings. The sides of its body are dark, and it has clear wings without any coloured markings.
Etymology The genus name Orthetrum is derived from the Greek ὀρθός (orthos, "straight") and ἦτρον (ētron, "abdomen"), referring to the parallel-sided abdomen of the genus.
The species name balteatum is derived from the Latin balteus ("girdle" or "belt"), likely referring to markings on the male abdomen.
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See also List of Odonata species of Australia
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