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Southern skimmer

Orthetrum brunneum

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Description:

The adults grow up to 40–45 millimetres (1.6–1.8 in) long. Their dimensions on average are larger than in Orthetrum coerulescens. They can be encountered from mid June through late August in the immediate vicinity of quiet rivers or close to stagnant and shallow waters, lying on a well sunny ground. Their life cycle lasts two or three years.

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Orthetrum brunneum - Wikipedia

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Biodiversity of Greece (Hellas)
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Mediterranean Flora & Fauna
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Biodiversity of Cephalonia island, Greece

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PublishedDecember 18, 2016

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