Where to See
| Species Group | Dragonflies |
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| Scientific Name | Sympetrum fonscolombii |
| Status & Distribution | Fairly frequent migrant, principally to the south of Britain, although scattered records from elsewhere. Records have been increasing since the 1980s. Breeding observed regularly, but colonies are seemingly not stable yet. |
| Habitat | Breeds in large shallow water bodies such as rice paddies in Southern Europe. |
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| Adult Identification |
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| Larval Information | Darters have a squat, spider-like body-shape, a rounded back to the head and eyes that stick out to the sides. No dorsal spines on the abdomen, but has dorsal setae (hairs) instead. Abdomen has two dark dorsal stripes.
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| Similar Species | Can be confused with other Darter species. This species can be distinguished by the following features:
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