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keeled skimmer (male)

Orthetrum coerulescens

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Description:

An average sized dragonfly at around 40-44mm,The males develop a blue pruinescence over the whole length of the abdomen. Often found with its wings low in warm weather to shade its thorax.

Habitat:

seen at Otwell meadows resting on the pathway.

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