Where to See
Latin Name | Orthetrum cancellatum |
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Habitat | Favours lakes, slow rivers, ponds and occasionally marshy area, that have open water and bare patches along the shore. Patrolling males frequently rest in the sun on bare ground. |
Status & Distribution | Fairly common. Southern England, parts of Wales and Ireland. Increasing its range northwards. |
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Species Group | Dragonflies |
Identification Notes |
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Flight Period | ![]() |
Larval Information | Skimmers and Chasers have a squat, spider-like body-shape, a square back to the head and small eyes. 23-25.5mm. Eyes that point upwards. No dorsal spines on abdominal segment 7 and 8. |