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Northern Emerald

Somatochlora arctica

3 Species ID Suggestions

Northern Emerald
Somatochlora arctica Northern Emerald
Lesser Emperor
Anax parthenope Anax parthenope
Norfolk Hawker
Aeshna isoceles Aeshna isoceles


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5 Comments

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 12 years ago

I've been thinking about it, and I am almost certain it is a Norfolk Hawker

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 12 years ago

That is what I was leaning towards as well. They are all British species, though.

Elsa
Elsa 12 years ago

Jgorneau, thank you so much - I think maybe norfolk hawker based upon location?

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 12 years ago

I think I have narrowed it down to 3 species. I am leaning towards the Norfolk Hawker, though.

Elsa
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Elsa

Borough of Colchester, England, United Kingdom

Spotted on Sep 8, 2010
Submitted on May 8, 2011

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