Golden-winged skimmer (likely)

Sunny freshwater habitats, including ponds, marshes, swamps, and slow-moving streams, especially where emergent vegetation is present.

Adults capture mosquitoes, flies, moths, and other flying insects in midair. Aquatic nymphs prey on insect larvae, tadpoles, and small aquatic animals.

Adults patrol territories from perches and mate near water; females deposit eggs into freshwater. Nymphs live underwater for months to years before emerging and molting into adults.

Harmless to people and incapable of stinging; they may bite only if forcibly handled. Beneficial predators that help control mosquitoes and indicate functioning freshwater ecosystems.