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Winter Damselfly

Sympecma fusca

Photo by injica
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Field Notes

Description:

Lestidae - Emerald damselflies Length: 38 mm The Winter Damselfly is related to the Emeralds but is dull coloured and easily overlooked. The body colour is pale brown with darker markings on the upper surface.

Habitat:

On the continent, it breeds in small, still pools and may be found in brackish waters.

Reference Links:

Sympecma fusca | british-dragonflies.org.uk

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