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Common Darter

Sympetrum striolatum

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Description:

I found a couple of common darters warming themselves on the black slag heaps and surrounding plants in amongst the dew.

Habitat:

Black slag heaps left from the lead mining in the area, now being colonised by metal tolerant plants.

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PublishedSeptember 25, 2015

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