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Common Darter

Sympetrum striolatum

Classification

Class
Insecta
Order
Odonata

The common darter (Sympetrum striolatum) is a dragonfly of the family Libellulidae native to Eurasia. It is one of the most common dragonflies in Europe, occurring in a wide variety of water bodies, though with a preference for breeding in still water such as ponds and lakes. In the south of its range adults are on the wing all year round.

Distribution

Dick Belgers · CC BY
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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Netherlands · 56,406United Kingdom · 45,382Germany · 12,183Switzerland · 6,562France · 4,231Spain · 2,030Italy · 1,464Belgium · 841Luxembourg · 247