Where to See
Latin Name | Sympetrum danae |
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Habitat | A species of peat moss and moorland, breeding in acidic ponds, bog pools and drainage ditches. |
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Status & Distribution | Widespread and can be abundant, especially in the north. Local abundant in southern Ireland, as well as eastern and central England. |
Similar Species | Mature males are the only black dragonflies in the UK so are unmistakable. Females and immature males resemble other darters. They can be separated by their:
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Species Group | Dragonflies |
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Flight Period | ![]() |
Larval Information | Darters have a squat, spider-like body-shape and a head that tapers back to the thorax. Black Darter are the smallest Darter larvae: 13-16mm. |