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The Vagrant Darter, ''Sympetrum vulgatum'', is a European dragonfly. The species takes it English name from its habit of occasionally appearing as a rare vagrant north of its normal range. However, it likely to be under-recorded because it is very similar to the Common Darter, ''S. striolatum''.
In central and northeast Europe, the species is common. In breeds in standing water.

Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Aug 28, 2016. Captured Aug 8, 2015 18:36 in Kortdreef, 5384 Heesch, Netherlands.
  • NIKON D800
  • f/8.0
  • 1/100s
  • ISO100
  • 105mm