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"Libellula depressa", the broad-bodied chaser or broad-bodied darter, is one of the most common dragonflies in Europe and central Asia. It is very distinctive with a very broad flattened abdomen, four wing patches and, in the male, the abdomen becomes pruinose blue.

Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
Species identified by Claire Hamilton
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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Jun 26, 2018. Captured Jun 26, 2018 12:45 in Undercliff Dr, Ventnor PO38, UK.
  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/14.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm