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White-faced Darter Dutch name: Venwitsnuitlibel Geotagged,Leucorrhinia dubia,The Netherlands,White-faced Darter,venwitsnuitlibel Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

The White-faced Darter or Small Whiteface is a small dragonfly belonging to the genus ''Leucorrhinia'' in the family Libellulidae. Its flight period lasts from May to August. It is found in peat bogs from northern Europe eastwards to Siberia. In southern Europe there are populations in some mountainous areas such as the Alps and Pyrenees. In Great Britain it is rare and local with the largest population in the Scottish Highlands.

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

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Uploaded Jun 23, 2012. Captured Jun 23, 2012 13:01 in Huisvenseweg, 5591 Heeze, The Netherlands.
  • SLT-A55V
  • f/11.0
  • 1/160s
  • ISO400
  • 90mm