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Red-veined darter

Sympetrum fonscolombii

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Description:

It is a dragonfly of the genus Sympetrum. It is a common species in southern Europe and from the 1990s onwards has increasingly been found in northwest Europe, including Britain and Ireland.

Habitat:

It is found in all sorts of still water but being a migrant it is often found away from water. It has been seen flying over the sea.

Reference Links:

Red-veined darter - Wikipedia

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Biodiversity of Greece (Hellas)
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Biodiversity of Cephalonia island, Greece

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PublishedDecember 27, 2016

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