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Common Goldenring

Cordulegaster boltonii

Classification

Class
Insecta
Order
Odonata

The golden-ringed dragonfly (Cordulegaster boltonii) is a large, striking species of dragonfly found widely in Europe and locally in northwestern Africa, especially near flowing waters like streams. It is the longest British species of dragonfly, and the only member of its genus to be found in the United Kingdom. Identification In the United Kingdom, they are easily identified by their distinctive black and yellow stripes, which is not found in any other dragonfly in the country.

Distribution

Peter Hoppenbrouwers · CC BY
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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United Kingdom · 6,647Switzerland · 1,975Spain · 1,545Germany · 1,348France · 1,291Netherlands · 730Italy · 230Belgium · 36Luxembourg · 15