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Orthetrum cancellatum Orthetrum cancellatum, adult male with the first age markings. The bluish/grey pruinosis will cover its entire body, exception made to edge of the abdomen that will remain darker, almost black. Black-tailed skimmer,Orthetrum cancellatum,anisoptera,biodiversity,dragonfly,insects,odonata Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Orthetrum cancellatum

Orthetrum cancellatum, adult male with the first age markings. The bluish/grey pruinosis will cover its entire body, exception made to edge of the abdomen that will remain darker, almost black.

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The Black-tailed skimmer

The black-tailed skimmer, "Orthetrum cancellatum", is a European and Asian dragonfly. It occurs nearly all over Europe except northern UK and Scandinavia; to the east, the range extends to Kashmir and Mongolia.

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Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
Species identified by RMFelix
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Uploaded Jun 6, 2016. Captured Jun 5, 2016 15:57.
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  • NIKON D7100
  • f/1.0
  • 1/400s
  • ISO200

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