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Four-spotted Chaser

Libellula quadrimaculata

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Description:

This dragonfly in common across Europe, Asia, and North America, where it is known as the Four-spotted Skimmer. It is mainly brown with four distinguishable spots on the wings.

Habitat:

Ponds and slow flowing rivers. Mostly found in June and July.

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Four-spotted Chaser

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Four-spotted Chaser

Libellula quadrimaculata

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Comments (1)
DanielePralong
Thanks taka.ita! I am rectifying this. I had a quick look at your blogs and it looks great! Glad to have someone around at Noah who knows European dragonflies.

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