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Dragonflies black darter mating

Sympetrum danae

Description:

Both sexes have black legs and pterostigmata and a very broad base to the hind wing. The thorax has yellow sides separated by a bold black panel in which are three yellow spots. The male has a mainly black thorax and abdomen. The abdomen has small yellow marks on the side, that darken with age. The wings are clear. The female has black legs and brown eyes. The abdomen is mainly yellow, becoming browner with age. It has small yellow patches at the wing bases.

Habitat:

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Steenwijkerland, Overijssel, Netherlands

Spotted on Aug 11, 2013
Submitted on Aug 25, 2013

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