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Macro shot of a dragonfly grasping rope string on black background.

Dragonfly sitting on a dry stick, wildlife. A thin blue dragonfly sits on a narrow leaf of grass. Out of focus.

A colourful male Common Darter dragonfly perching on a twig on a sunny September day in Norfolk, Eastern England.

Orthetrum cancellatum, Black-tailed Skimmer, dragonfly, female

Southern Hawker Dragonfly perched on a leaf in Woodwalton Fen nature reserve.

Red damselfly in flight, red dragonfly and blue background, close-up of damselfly in flight from the side, close-up of Sympetrum, wings, sunshine

The Common darter is one of the most common dragonflies in Europe and can be seen late into the year.It can sometimes be mistaken for a Ruddy Darter but can be distinguished by the yellow markings on the legs with the Ruddy Darter having black legs.

Dragonfly isolated on white background, Close up of Dragonfly insect

Tot 35-44mm, Ab 20-30mm, Hw 24-30mm.One of the larger Sympetrum species. In the field, males may be noticed because they seldom become as deeply red as other species and have a rather parallel-sided abdomen.Habitat: Wide range of places, especially preferring warm, stagnant waters. These are often shallow and bare, this species being a pioneer of newly created ponds. Occasionally in flowing or brackish water.Flight Season: May be seen all year in the Mediterranean. In Northern Europe, appears from early June, becoming abundant in July and flying into November. One of the last dragonflies to be encountered in autumn.Distribution: Common in most of our area, becoming less common relative to S. vulgatum in a north-easterly direction. Extends to Japan. Migrations are often seen and are sometimes massive.This is a common Species in the Netherlands.

Common Darter Dragonfly flying over a lake in Gosforth Park Nature Reserve in springtime .

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Dragonfly perched on the top of the metal spike of a railing

$Tot 35-44mm, Ab 20-30mm, Hw 24-30mm.\nOne of the larger Sympetrum species. In the field, males may be noticed because they seldom become as deeply red as other species and have a rather parallel-sided abdomen.\nHabitat: Wide range of places, especially preferring warm, stagnant waters. These are often shallow and bare, this species being a pioneer of newly created ponds. Occasionally in flowing or brackish water.\nFlight Season: May be seen all year in the Mediterranean. In Northern Europe, appears from early June, becoming abundant in July and flying into November. One of the last dragonflies to be encountered in autumn.\nDistribution: Common in most of our area, becoming less common relative to S. vulgatum in a north-easterly direction. Extends to Japan. Migrations are often seen and are sometimes massive.\n\nThis is a common Species in the Netherlands.$

two mating dragonflies in the air, orange and green-blue dragonfly wedged together flying over the pond, mating dragonflies in the blazing sun, winged insect, orange demoiselle damselfly

An image of a Common Darter Dragonfly perched on foliage in sunlight. The Common Darter can be identified between the Ruddy Darter by yellow stripes on the legs whereas the Ruddy Darter has all Black legs.

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Meadow in summer time: single meadowhawk ( Sympetrum) resting on top of a stem.

Close-up of a ruddy darter Sympetrum sanguineum resting in sunlight in a meadow.

Close-up of an emperor dragonfly on a red background

A Common Darter Dragonfly resting in sunlight

light blue dragonfly in flight, dragonfly in the air with brown background, wings of a dragonfly, Libellula depressa, broad-bodied chaser

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