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Broad-bodied Chaser

Libellula depressa

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The Broad-bodied Chaser, Libellula depressa, is one of the most common dragonflies in Europe and central Asia. It is very distinctive with a very broad flattened abdomen, four wing patches and, in the male, the abdomen becomes pruinose blue.

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Broad-bodied Chaser

Species ID Suggestions

Black-tailed Skimmer

Orthetrum cancellatum

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