Black Darter female (Sympetrum danae)

Black Darter is one of the most abundant dragonflies in late summer and early autumn in eastern Finland. This female has been captured at the beginning of August 2015.

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RMFelix

Lion

Crystal clear ;) Beautiful capture, cheers* Posted 9 years ago
1. Ari Parviainen
  
  King Cobra
  
  Thanks. Sometimes one have to succeed when shooting enough :). Posted 9 years ago

Annette Flottwell

Lion

One of your very best!! Posted 9 years ago
1. Ari Parviainen
  
  King Cobra
  
  Thank you Annette. I like this one myself too :). Posted 9 years ago

The Black darter

''Sympetrum danae'', the black darter or black meadowhawk is a dragonfly found in northern Europe, Asia, and North America. At about 30 mm long, it is Britain's smallest resident dragonfly. It is a very active late summer insect typical of heathland and moorland bog pools.

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Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies

Species identified by Ari Parviainen