The common darter (Sympetrum striolatum) is a dragonfly of the family Libellulidae native to Eurasia. It is one of the most common dragonflies in Europe, occurring in a wide variety of water bodies, though with a preference for breeding in still water such as ponds and lakes. In the south of its range adults are on the wing all year round.
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Common Darter
Sympetrum striolatum
- Observations in the area
- 4
- Last sighting
- 18 February 2024
- Category
- Insects and other invertebrates
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Where it has been observed
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Photo: Erland Refling Nielsen · iNaturalist · CC BY-NC
Photo: Christian Sørensen · iNaturalist · CC BY-NC
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Photo: Frank Sengpiel · iNaturalist · CC BY
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