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Broad-bodied Chaser side view Dutch name: Platbuik (Libellula Depressa) Broad-bodied Chaser,Geotagged,Libellula depressa,Spain Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Broad-bodied Chaser side view

Dutch name: Platbuik (Libellula Depressa)

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"Libellula depressa", the broad-bodied chaser or broad-bodied darter, is one of the most common dragonflies in Europe and central Asia. It is very distinctive with a very broad flattened abdomen, four wing patches and, in the male, the abdomen becomes pruinose blue.

Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
Species identified by Joost Thissen
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By Joost Thissen

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Uploaded May 28, 2013. Captured May 19, 2013 12:21 in GR-441, Sierra Nevada National Park, 18413 Capileira, Granada, Spain.
  • SLT-A55V
  • f/8.0
  • 1/160s
  • ISO160
  • 90mm