Where to See
| Species Group | Dragonflies |
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| Scientific Name | Sympetrum sanguineum |
| Status & Distribution | Common across most of England apart from the south-west and the far north, although its distribution is expanding. Southerly and easterly distribution in Wales. The species reached Scotland in 2003 and has been found at a few southerly sites. |
| Habitat | Specialises in well vegetated ponds, lakes, canals etc. Frequently in woodlands. Will tolerate acidic waters. |
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| Adult Identification |
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| Larval Information | Darters have a squat, spider-like body-shape and a head that tapers back to the thorax. 15-17mm. Very similar to Common Darter but has shorter lateral abdominal spines on segment 9 (S9 lateral spines slightly shorter than the length of S9).
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| Similar Species | May be confused with other Darter species, the most common other species being the Common Darter. Ruddy Darter can be distinguished by:
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