Pale-faced clubskimmer

Freshwater Habitats

The adults of pale-faced clubskimmer are commonly found hovering around water bodies like ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams, often frequenting sunny spots where they hunt for prey. The naiads, on the other hand, inhabit aquatic environments below the surface where vegetation is abundant, providing them with cover and ample feeding opportunities. To locate the different stages, for naiads, one would search the underwater plants and debris in still or slow-flowing freshwater, while for adults, exploration around the peripheries of these water bodies on a warm day would likely yield sightings as they dart about in their aerial acrobatics.

The best time to find adult pale-faced clubskimmer is usually on warm, sunny days when they are most active, typically around midday. For their earlier stages, the time of day is less critical, but late spring to summer is generally when they are present in their habitats.

Pale-faced clubskimmer prefer warmer weather without strong winds or rain. Overcast days with mild temperatures can also be suitable for finding the larva or naiad stages, as they are less likely to be actively hunting and more likely to be sheltering.