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

Orthetrum cancellatum, Black-tailed Skimmer, dragonfly, female

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

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

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.

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

dragonfly flight lens flare and bokeh background

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

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

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.

macrophotography close up of a ruddy darter dragonfly perching on a reed stalk

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

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

Close-up of an emperor dragonfly on a red background

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

Dragonfly isolated on white background, Close up of Dragonfly insect

A Common Darter Dragonfly resting in sunlight

Beautiful nature scene with dragonfly Norfolk Hawker. Macro shot of the flying dragonfly Norfolk Hawker.

$May be confused with other Darter species, the most common other species being the Common Darter.Ruddy Darter can be distinguished by Black legs\nBlack line marking extends part way down the side on the frons (face).\nMale: blood-red colouration and club-shaped abdomen$

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