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''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.

Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
Species identified by Stephen Philips
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Uploaded Sep 5, 2017. Captured Jul 14, 2017 17:35 in 57 Railroad St E, Columbia Falls, MT 59912, USA.
  • Canon EOS 5DS R
  • f/7.1
  • 1/500s
  • ISO200
  • 400mm