Four-spotted Chaser

Found at the margins of shallow ponds and lakes which have good emergent vegetation and some open water.

Common throughout the British Isles.

Could be confused with other Chaser Dragonflies but can be distinguished by its dark wing spots.

• Length: 39-48mm
• Wings have yellow base and diagnostic dark spots at nodes (half way down the leading wing vein).
• Males and females are alike.
• Brown abdomen becoming darker towards the rear with a row of yellow spots along each side.
• Brown thorax
• Brown eyes.
• Rare Praenubila colour form has dark wing tips.