Black Darter
Sympetrum danae
Classification
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Odonata
- Family
- Libellulidae
Sympetrum danae, the black darter or black meadowhawk, is a dragonfly with a northern Holarctic distribution in northern Europe, northern Asia, and northern North America. It is a very active late summer insect typical of heathland and moorland bog pools. Members of the genus Sympetrum are known as darters in Europe, and as meadowhawks in North America.
Sympetrum danae, le sympétrum noir, est une espèce d'insectes odonates anisoptères de la famille des libellulidés. Description et caractéristiques Assez petit : longueur : 29 à 34 mm, pattes noires. Mâle adulte : noir, de même que les ptérostigmas.
Sympetrum danae es una libélula frecuente en Europa del norte, Asia, y América del Norte. Con una longitud de ca. 30 mm es la libélula de Gran Bretaña de menor tamaño.
Distribution
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