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Ruddy Darter dragonfly

(Sympetrum sanguineum)

Prefered habitat -

Well vegetated ponds, lakes, canals & woodlands

Local Site -

Hendre Lake   Business Park Pond

 

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One of the most Common Darter species, males blood-red with club-shaped abdomen, females abdomen ochre-yellow with black markings & not club-shaped. Length  34-36mm takes flight from  May - November

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